Software Engineering Intern Review
by Metaswitch Networks
This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.
Rating
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The Role
4.3
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The Company
3.8
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The Culture
3.1
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
It was a very enjoyable and rewarding experience. I learned a lot and it confirmed for me that I want to work in the area when I graduate. I had a great time, overall.
I definitely felt valued by my colleagues. It was quite a small team so we were pretty close and the team were really friendly and supportive.
I was given a lot of support and guidance by my manager -- it seemed like he was always there to help whenever I needed which was great. I felt I could any question I wanted and I was able to improve by shadowing my manager.
The balance of work I was given was really great. I didn't feel like the work was overwhelming me at any point, though at times it can get quite challenging.
I was given some responsibility for the projects that I took on. The projects were not that big, but seeing that they trusted me to run it was really great.
I learned a lot. The skills I learned will definitely be put to good use later on in life. The internship was a great way to enhance and also to pick up new skills.
The Company
The atmosphere was relaxed and friendly. Everyone had a hard-working attitude which meant that work was getting completed at quite a rate but it never felt too serious which was good. I worked well in the environment.
It was organised very well. We were given help to settle in at the beginning and then communications were constant so that the interns knew what was happening. I was impressed at the organisation -- it made the internship a more enjoyable experience on the whole.
A lot of time was spent with my manager, discussing the work that I had done. I learned a lot from these sessions and it allowed me to improve greatly. The training which was provided during the internship was great too.
Flexi Time
Company Parties/Events
I hope to apply for a graduate job here when I finish university. The internship has shown me that this is the type of place I would like to work.
The Culture
The social scene was great. There were quite a few interns in my cohort and we all got to know each other very quickly. We were together often and I made some great friends.
The company subsidizes accommodation which was great. I didn't find managing my budget too hard during the internship.
The nightlife was mediocre. I went out a few times with the other interns but we all felt that it was lacking.
Quite a few opportunities to get involved. For example, networking events and also sport events were a great way to meet new people. I enjoyed going to the pub with my colleagues at the end of the week.
Details
Internship (1 Month+)
London
June 2014
