Developer Review

by MBDA

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Rating

3.2/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.1
  • The Culture
    2.5

    The Role

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

    • Good variety and great team to be part of. The work matched my skills so can really feel useful.

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

    • No sense of me being a summer placement student.

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

    • Support when needed but there could have been more at some points.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Perfect balance as I was in control of the projects and if I had a tough task there was lots of willing helpers to get me through.

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

    • Lots as I was in charge of the projects that I was working on.

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

    • Good to practice the skills that I have learnt and keep my hand in. Also to see how things are done in the real world is great.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Bubbly and lively but always possible to do your work at the same time.

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

    • They have done this before for sure.

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

    • They didn't really invest but then didn't need to really.

    2/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

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

    • Not quite what I am loooking for. Great place to work but not quite exciting enough for me. also the average age is quite high.

    2/5

    The Culture

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

    • Lived next door to some but apart from that is pretty average.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Pretty normal but not lots to do.

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

    • Did not go out.

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

    • Great gym and pool just down the road!

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

Information Technology

South East

August 2010

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