Graduate Software Tester Review

by Siemens

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Rating

2.2/5
  • The Role
    2.3
  • The Company
    2.1
  • The Culture
    2.0

    The Role

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

    • Really liked working with the people and enjoyed it as it came to an end but at times it was a real struggle. I did not like the city I was in.

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • People really welcoming and friendly. At first it was quite difficult to be valued but when people recognised that I was doing good work I was valued.

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

    • Management offered support when I needed it but was not offered a great deal in terms of development.

    2/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • At times I was just the right level of busy but for a couple of months I had very little to do and it was very boring.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I had as much responsibility as anyone else in the team, but felt like I could have done more if I was given the chance.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I gained confidence here but I hardly received any training . I would expect a lot more training from a graduate role.

    1/5

    The Company

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

    • People were very friendly and there was an open plan office. We met every Friday for cakes and went to the pub after work. Around Christmas time there was a very nice sense of community. I made a lot of friends.

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

    • The work placement was well organised. The office I worked in take on several interns every year so they definitely know what they're doing.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • I only received 2 days of training while I was here. Everything else was "on the job". There seems to be no interest in employing me afterwards, and I don't think it is any easier to apply for jobs from within the company than from outside.

    1/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday
    2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I have not been helped to look for a position, just been told to look on the job search website.

    1/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, good social scene. The city I am in is a bit boring but there are quite a few young people here and we have had some fun.

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

    • Very expensive city.

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Oxford has absolutely scocking nightlife. I wouldn't reccommend anyone who likes music other than top 40 to come and live here. If you do like top 40 it might be ok. All the clubs are owned by the same people so there is very little variety.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Nothing with work, there are quite a few clubs based in Oxford.

    2/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

May 2013

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