Electronics Engineer Review

by Arm

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • Tasks given were very good, developed my understanding of the way things are done and gained a number of scripting skills in the process.

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

    • I felt that I got on with everyone and that on a daily basis people were interested in what I was doing and how I was getting on with things.

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

    • My line managers were great, always happy to help point in the right direction. They help you to help yourself so you can complete the task.

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

    • Very good balance of work in the tasks that I was set.

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

    • The right amount, never too much and not too little.

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

    • There were a number of skills which will help in the long run and perhaps for my final year.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • A great balance of office banter and serious.

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

    • Overall, I felt the placement was organised well.

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

    • There was not a lot that I needed in the way of training or extra investment.

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

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

    • I feel that things generally went very well and that the prospects are looking good.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, a really good group of us and we all got on with other members of staff.

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

    • Very good value for money on food and drink.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • A good number of of pubs, bars and clubs around to select from.

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

    • That I know of, there were at least a few: Office band jamming sessions, football and I think a group playing badminton.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Computer Science, Engineering

Yorkshire and Humberside

September 2013

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