Software Engineer Intern Review

by Metaswitch Networks

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • The tasks I was given and the things I had to learn were all very enjoyable, and the atmosphere was great.

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

    • I was given responsibilities and the things I worked on were put to use immediately!

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

    • My manager and mentor were on hand to answer questions whenever I needed help, and I was given plenty of support and structure whenever I had to learn something new.

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

    • Most days I had a great balance of things to do, but there were a few days where I got bored and a few days when I was very busy.

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

    • I felt responsible for my own learning, and for the tasks I was given to do.

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

    • I learned a lot about programming languages and software development, and also acquired lots of teamwork and communication skills as I had lots of feedback all the time.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • It was the summer, so many people were on holiday and a few weeks were quite quiet. The atmosphere was great with the other interns though!

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

    • Everything was very smooth, and being able to stay in the company house meant I didn't have to worry about accommodation.

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

    • My manager and mentor had a couple of days of every week timetabled to help me with my training.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I was offered a job there.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • I hung out a lot with the other interns, and had a great deal of fun.

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

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

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

    • The company had lots of clubs and activities such as sports and board games to get involved with.

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

September 2013

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