Software developer Review

by Arm

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Rating

3.1/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    2.8
  • The Culture
    2.3

    The Role

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

    • I liked the work a lot, but socially the locations are lacking.

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

    • I was working in an underdeveloped area of the program and my knowledge was valued

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

    • I was never refused immediate help and team members would be helpful above expectations

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

    • I was always able to find work and extra work was offered optionally just in case I was short.

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

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

    • My new understanding of linux will be very useful. My team skills and lessons in program design were very important too.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • There was a flat, open arrangement where anyone could talk and everyone was very relaxed.

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

    • It was planned on demand which made it very flexible but static at times.

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

    • They let me spend my time learning what I needed to learn, held lunch & learns and doughnut lectures so that I could understand the company and learn around my work but I was not put on any specific training courses.

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

    • Flexi Time

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

    • I have been recommended for a graduate position. This involves another application, then I may get a job.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Every weekend the same student organised an activity but the turnout was poor and he left. There were cinema trips on a Thursday.

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

    • Cambridge was slightly cheaper than London.

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

    • One or two decent clubs. The people were fine but cliquey.

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There was weekly football and every so often we had croquet.

    3/5
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Computer Systems Engineering, Computer Science

South East

September 2013

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