Software Intern Review
by Redgate
This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.
Rating
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The Role
4.8
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The Company
4.7
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The Culture
4.1
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
I had a fantastic time, a truly amazing company to be a part of.
A great atmosphere where even the smallest of achievements get recognised.
Couldn't have been better, as someone who came into the role rather inexperienced it was good to have a manager that could help me develop my skills at a comfortable pace.
A good work-fun balance, nobody pushing you too hard but there's always something to be getting on with.
Given how inexperienced I was when I started it was refreshing to be given responsibility over a new product, providing input towards its design whilst developing it.
The skills I developed on this placement will prove invaluable in my future career.
The Company
Nerf gun battles, table football, table tennis. Need I say more?
My manager did a fantastic job of introducing me to the company and setting me up for the placement.
The company invested a great deal of man hours in guiding me and getting my skills up to scratch for the placement.
Flexi Time
Subsidised Canteen
Sports and Social Club
Company Parties/Events
Above 25 days holiday
The internship was extended by 50% and I was offered a job at the end of it (with a few gifts to boot).
The Culture
Everyone got on really well with each other, weekly after-work drinks and cinema trips.
Cambridge is not the cheapest place to live or socialise, but the earning potential of the area reflects this adequately.
Details
Internship (1 Month+)
East of England
November 2012
