Software Engineering Intern Review

by WTW

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Rating

2.5/5
  • The Role
    2.3
  • The Company
    2.3
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • Overall, I found the work fairly dull.

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

    • Well valued by other interns- much less so by other staff.

    2/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Tasks were very vague.

    1/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

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

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

    • Some buisness skills and understanding obtained; nothing relevant for my degree.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • 2/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • The program was fairly effectively put in place for almost all interns, but not for myself.

    1/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • A little training was given, far less than other interns at the same company received due to my late start date.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    Healthcare from home

    Healthcare/Dental

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

    • The internship program puts you in a strong position to get a graduate position.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Other departments more than others. Overall, not bad at all.

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

    • Standard for the region.

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

    • Personally uncertain, however the offices were within striking distance of London.

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

    • A rounders tourament, a various socials were on offer.

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

Information Technology, Human Resources, Computer Systems Engineering

South East

July 2014

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