Open Source Developer Review

by Intel Corporation

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • The work was very challenging but rewarding.

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

    • I was not treated as an intern, but as a regular member of the team.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • I was free to pick and choose work from areas that interest you.

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

    • I was setting my own pace.

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

    • I was given a similar level of responsibility to the full time employees.

    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 an excellent education, tough but incredibly insightful.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The (London) office has a very nice feel to it.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • This was the first year of interns in the London office so it was a learning experience for everyone.

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

    • Most of the learning was my own responsibility. The more you put in the more you get out.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Financial Bonus

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I think that first-hand experience is irreplaceable, given how specialised the skill set is.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were only two of us.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • The office is in central London, so everything is priced accordingly.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • I lived 100 yards from the foot of Brick Lane.

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

    • Being London, there was plenty to keep you busy.

    5/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

Computer Systems Engineering, Computer Science

London

March 2013

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