Software Developer Review

by Arm

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    2.8
  • The Culture
    2.8

    The Role

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

    • Projects were very well-managed, providing for a stress-free and enjoyable experience.

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

    • Colleagues treated me kindly and with respect.

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

    • Support and guidance were provided at reviews, as well as on demand.

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

    • Tasks and targets were set such that the work was enjoyable and not stressful.

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

    • I was given the right level of autonomy in completing the tasks I chose or was assigned. I worked on crucial parts of the product, and it was included in the released product.

    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 that I developed during the placement, particularly those in teamwork and communication, but also the technical skills, are transferable, and are relevant to my studies and my career plans.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The happenings in the office were quite entertaining, but not so much that it distracted from the work.

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

    • Being at a smaller branch office rather than at the headquarters made the induction process slightly confusing, but the remainder of the placement was well-organised.

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

    • Reviews were carried out to aid development.

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

    • Company Parties/Events
    1/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Fairly good prospects, though intake is not expected to be large.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were some office events and functions.

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

    • Living costs were not very high, but it was not an urban area suitable for socialisation. However, a nearby university town offered better socialising opportunities for a higher living cost.

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

    • Nightlife was negligible in the area, but was very good in the nearby university town.

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

    • Opportunities to run STEMNet code clubs existed, but they were difficult to fit into my schedule, given the work hours and the school hours.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

North West

July 2014

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