Intern Review

by Metaswitch Networks

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.6
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • Great atmosphere

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

    • The projects are really clever. They're isolated enough so that you cant cause major damage but at the same time its really easy to see the positive effect your project will have

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

    • couldn't have been better

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

    • I never felt rushed or bored

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

    • The projects are really clever. They're isolated enough so that you cant cause major damage but at the same time its really easy to see the positive effect your project will have

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

    • I can now code!

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • lots to do

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

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

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I definitely feel that as an intern I have an advantage if I apply for a job

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • absolutely fantastic

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

    • London is expensive (and enfield is pretty much the same)

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

    • nice pubs - that's about it

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

    • different sport/event every lunch

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Information Technology

London

August 2014

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