Software developer Review

by Softwire

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.7
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • An incredible 7 weeks. Can't rate it highly enough.

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

    • An incredibly cohesive and friendly team of people.

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

    • Lots of support and training by a well-structured team of managers and mentors.

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

    • It's challenging work, but there's a great separation of work and play.

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

    • A lot of responsibility entrusted to all the interns, but they kept an eye on us so that we weren't going completely the wrong way.

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

    • Invaluable experience for anyone with an interest in the industry.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Never a dull moment! From the lunchtime games to the blow-up dinosaur...

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

    • Like a well-oiled machine.

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

    • We were constantly learning new skills, by various means, including a huge amount of training from anyone and everyone in the firm.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

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

    • I've been offered a job for after my degree finishes. Very exciting.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Regular pub trips and assorted other events. Great atmosphere.

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

    • London can never be described as cheap, unfortunately. But not unreasonable.

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

    • Never checked it out.

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

    • There are more areas for further contribution than I can count.

    5/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2013

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