Undergraduate Intern Review

by Metaswitch Networks

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Rating

2.8/5
  • The Role
    3.2
  • The Company
    2.8
  • The Culture
    2.3

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed this placement. Day to day the was a lot to do and the offices were fantastic with lovely facilities.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I got on well with my colleagues and I made some really good friends who I am still in contact will. I felt like a peer and never felt looked down on.

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

    • I was given a fair amount of support with weekly meeting so that they could let me know my progress and my tasks for the following week.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • I was usually busy with a lot to do. It wasn't often that I had nothing to do. I feel that it is much better to be busy than not.

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

    • I was given a reasonable amount of responsibility throughout my placement. I was really only working on my own project so didn't really affect anyone else.

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

    • The technical skills that I learnt are unlikely to be used again but the business relations skills will definitely be used again.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere in the office was good and there was always plenty of gossip in our cluster. Everyone was very friendly.

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

    • The placement was well organised with a lot other undergraduates. There was a clear plan laid down when I arrived.

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

    • I did a little bit of training there. If I had wanted to do more I am sure that I would have been able to. Couldn't really be bothered!

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I think that I would have been able to come back if I had wanted to. However, I don't want to follow this route of employment.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • The was a good social scene with us all living together. We got on well and they really became friends for life.

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

    • Cost of living was rather high but the pay more than covered the costs. Going out was also pretty expensive.

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

    • The nightlife was good. I only really went out on weekends as it was impossible to work with a hangover!

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

    • No

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2013

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