R&D Intern Review

by Arm

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • Great company and excellent place for working.

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

    • My situation is relatively special since I am working quite alone. However, other colleagues are friendly and are always ready to help.

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

    • My line manager is of great help and goes into great detail of my project.

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

    • I basically make my schedule on my own, so it is okay.

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

    • I finished my task long ahead of the end and my line manager always looks for new tasks for me, which is actually bonus.

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

    • Really practical and useful technical skills. Also self-learning ability is largely improved.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Fun will stop from time to time. But I am afraid that no one truly expect "Fun Never Stopped" office.

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

    • It is great and basically provides all the thing that is needed.

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

    • Many training sections for all employers: Lunch and Learn, not all of them are technical. I attend part of them, informative and interesting.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

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

    • Generally speaking, best in UK. But it really depends on your specific position and role.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Great and we have an intern committee organizing various parties.

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

    • 500 pounds per month for a tiny room.

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

    • Good, I guess.

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

    • There are some, but I wasn't paying attention.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Computer Science, Education/Teaching, Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Engineering

South East

August 2013

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