Software Engineer Review

by BT Group

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Rating

4.6/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.6
  • The Culture
    5.0

    The Role

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

    • BT gave so many opportunities to learn. The strongest skills developed so far were from placement year.

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

    • Everyone was very friendly. My team was like my family. We always support each other and never let anyone to struggle with work.

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

    • Regular meetings with manager did provide a lot of support and guidance though my placement. Everyone is busy but if you need a meeting then it is not a big problem to find the time for it.

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

    • I would say there was time when I was very busy and there were days when you really looking for anything to do. But most of the time you are really busy and focused on your work.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • There was responsibility given but nothing like running the show. We are just interns and it is fair not to make people very responsible who are going to leave in a year. But when I was leaving I had to transfer some work to my colleagues.

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

    • Lots of technology skills learned. I am really proud that I was working at BT.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • It was great fun. I really miss those days now.

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

    • It was quite organised. No one was left alone. There is always someone to help.

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

    • There are learning tools that you can use at any time. On-line training, books etc.. It is all available and it is only up to you whether use it or not.

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

    • Flexi Time

    National Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

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

    • BT is a big company and there is opportunity for everyone no matter what you would like to do.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Made friends for life.

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

    • In my area you can always find a good place to go and not expensive at all.

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

    • Awesome. Glasgow is big.

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

    • Lots of opportunities. Corporate social responsibility is very developed at BT

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Computer Science

Scotland

November 2013

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