Software Engineer Review

by BlackRock

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • It was interesting and engaging it was perfectly suited for my professional interests although it could of been even more interesting

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

    • People are really nice, helpful and they help you integrate

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

    • Every wee there was a chat about how am I doing

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

    • I was pretty busy through out the internship

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

    • I had to work on client issues and I had my own project in the end

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

    • I extended my current knowledge a lot.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • It's a easy going corporate enviornment.

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

    • People put a lot of effort into organizing all of us and making this work.

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

    • They helped us a lot with raelly good and useful introductions

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events

    Healthcare from home
    2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I'm doing really good and I expect an offer

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • People were outgoing and good firends were found.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • A lot of socializing but it was heavy on the wallet

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

    • A lot of decent bars

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

    • Some yes but not that easy to find

    3/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2013

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