Web Developer Review

by BBC

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • It was a really enjoyable and i enjoyed every moment of it working for such a big company.

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

    • There was alot of people already fulfilling the roles such as IT management, so at times i was watching as opposed to leading by example.

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

    • alot of support was given, from start to the end........

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

    • its really hectic at the BBC

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

    • not as much as i would have liked, but understandable big company cant afford to mess up

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

    • all the things i learnt at degree level this was an oppertunity to used them, i was supported by other IT people who help me and trained me.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • lively....

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

    • well organised

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

    • invested alot of time....

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • very competative

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • lots of parties

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

    • standard.......

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

    • not the best...........

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

    • lots of things, got to meet some celebs and alot of gossip

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

International

November 2009

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