Software Test Engineer Review

by BlackBerry

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    3.6
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    2.5

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed the opportunity to gain such valuable experience in a company like BlackBerry. I got on well with my colleagues and enjoyed the role and my responsibilities.

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

    • I did feel valued as a member of my team, as I was able to work on lots of different projects.

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

    • My manager was very supportive, making sure communication wasn't lost and she was very approachable.

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

    • At times, projects became quiet. In general, I had enough to keep me occupied.

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

    • I was given enough responsibility to feel comfortable, not overwhelmed.

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

    • I gained skills and developed existing ones.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere was good. People worked hard, but we did have fun and joke around every now and then.

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

    • It was seamless, everything was as good as it could have been.

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

    • There was training available if we wanted to do it

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Above 25 days holiday

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

    • Unfortunately, BlackBerry hasn't had it's greatest year. I would still like to work for them, but I would want to see more stability.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was, but it didn't appeal to me.

    2/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • I lived at home about 4 miles from the office.

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

    • Nightlife in Slough is non-existant. However, Windsor is nearby and very good.

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

    • Not many, no.

    1/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Information Technology, Computer Systems Engineering

South East

June 2014

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