Field Test Specialist Review

by BlackBerry

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    2.6

    The Role

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

    • Good placement - learnt a lot, very valuable experience

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

    • You where treated like a full time employee - even trusted with trips abroad

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

    • Anything question/query you had they where always there for help

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

    • Always had work to do - could always get more work/projects to take control of if i feel i needed more work

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

    • Loads of responsibility - meeting with customers abroad!

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

    • Learnt loads of new skills that i will keep

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Good atmosphere - relaxed and energetic

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

    • Very well organised

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

    • Loads of opportunity to get involved with projects - mentors from other departments always willing to help

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    International Travel

    Working from home

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

    • Would consider future employment

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Not much going on outside of work

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

    • Living in Reading, Socials with other interns was OK

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Working in Slough - they have not got a nightlife

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Yes loads of opportunities

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

June 2014

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