IS Development Intern Review

by abrdn

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • Enjoyable, I did 'real' work and got to try a variety of things during my time at the company.

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

    • Felt I was given real responsibility

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

    • Loads of support from management and other colleagues, everyone was very friendly and helpful.

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

    • Some busy days, some very quiet days, such was the nature of the project I worked on! They did try very hard to find work for me on the quieter days.

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

    • I was given responsibility right from the start, including having my own projects.

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

    • Fantastic experience and likely to be very helpful in the future!

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • I worked in quite a small office, everyone was very friendly and willing to help.

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

    • Good organisation overall, I was always kept informed.

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

    • I didn't do many specific training courses, but within my department everyone was always willing to take time out to explain things to me.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • A company with a good reputation

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Interns not from the local area were placed in flats- so I shared with another intern and had several mroe living next door!

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Edinburgh can be expensive but not overly so, it just depends where you go!

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Mountains of bars and pubs, more Italian restaurants than Italy.

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

    • The company had loads of social clubs you could join for massively discounted activities, plus there is loads to do in Edinburgh

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Information Technology

Yorkshire and Humberside

August 2010

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