Software Engineer Review

by Schlumberger

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • It's a very interesting and engaging job - the professional work setting is relaxed and enjoyable resulting in an exceedingly good work ethic.

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

    • I was welcomed in immediately, never felt like I couldn't turn to anyone. I was always able to make friends very quickly within the business.

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

    • I was helped along with everything - and I could easily turn to my supervisor's for anything. Very welcoming, and at the same time willing for you to just get on with it.

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

    • Some day's where busier than others - some day's were much more dull than others, but I always felt useful and able to do something!

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

    • I was treated like another employee not just an intern - I had as much responsibility as anyone else. But with the supervisor's in place I felt comfortable and never out of my depth.

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

    • The programming ethic I generally gained at the placement will help me forever!

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • It was a friendly atmosphere where everyone appeared to enjoy there work!

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

    • It was quite a rush getting started, but once I was here it seemed to have everything in place.

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

    • I was given anything and everything required like any other employee and taught more along the way.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • The more work you put in, the more they'll want you back!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Felt like a part of the family.

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

    • It's close to Oxford - it's not the cheapest... But for what you get paid it's not unreasonable!

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

    • If you want to go to Oxford you've got a good night out sorted.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There where lots of activities going on that they encouraged you to be a part of.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Computer Systems Engineering

South West

July 2013

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