Software Developer Review

by Redgate

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • The work was interesting, and the other benefits were great.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • The team were really welcoming

    5/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • There was guidance and help if you needed it, but they were happy to just let you get on with it if you knew what you were doing.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • I usually had some stuff to do, but I like to be rushed off my feet.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • The work was on real products from day 1, but there was

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • It was great to get a chance to see some of the non-technical sides of the work as well as doing software development.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • Everyone was really friendly

    5/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • The HR team and my manager did a great job of helping me get settled straight into the job

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • There was plenty of stuff to learn on the job, and regular (optional) technical talks to attend.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I'll probably work with them after graduation

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • We went out for drinks a few times and saw the latest Batman film together.

    5/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • It's my uni town so I stayed in uni accommodation. Prices for things aren't too bad.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Great, provided you're a fan of cheesy music...

    5/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Red Gate has lots of clubs and societies you could get involved in.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

West Midlands

November 2012

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