Computer Science Review

by HSBC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed the placement experience, I was doing a proper role rather than admin for a manager.

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

    • Everyone was helpful and I never felt I was stuck. Friendly people everywhere.

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

    • They helped me and provided support when I needed it. Felt free to ask manager any questions.

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

    • Manageble in certain days, and we dd have busy times but its all in the work experience.

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

    • I was quite sometimes really busy and sometimes not that busy. Think that's just the way it was with my team.

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

    • The skills I have picked up during this placement are second to none and I will definitely use them in my future career.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The culture is fairly relaxed, it is still a professional environment but people are keen to have a joke and chat.

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

    • Great working atmosphere. People were friendly and approachable in the workplace which helped.

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

    • it was very much like learn it yourself and if you really cannot do it come to us They wanted me to learn more from my mistakes.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Healthcare from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Good place if you are career oriented

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • We went out together a lot and also did day trips etc.

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

    • Cost of Living is very cheap and the socialising is not as bad as people make out in Coventry

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

    • Pretty good nightlife as expected. Nice to let the hair down so to speak after a hard day's work.

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

    • Carried on with sports and music

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

October 2013

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