Summer Intern Review

by Arm

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Rating

2.6/5
  • The Role
    2.9
  • The Company
    2.8
  • The Culture
    2.0

    The Role

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

    • Work was interesting. However, the project was maybe a bit too easy and would have like something slightly more technical.

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

    • Lots of people will chat but they don't know and don't seem to care what you're doing.

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

    • Manager was great!

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

    • Depended on what day it was. Some days had lots of work, others hardly any.

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Responsibility for my own project, but that's about it.

    2/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Learnt lots about microcontrollers but that's about it.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Well, interesting when talking to people but most people are quite silent.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Good, had the interview via Skype!

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

    • Not sure how to answer this question. I guess not.

    2/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • No idea!

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes and no. Some are great, some stay in their rooms when they're not at work.

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

    • Damn expensive. Thought not as expensive as London.

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

    • There's none. It's Cambridge and there's no students here.

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Yes some, but you have to look hard to find them (not well advertised).

    3/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

South East

August 2013

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