Developer Review
by Nomura
This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.
Rating
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The Role
4.8
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The Company
4.7
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The Culture
4.3
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
Thought it was hard to get used to waking up for work at 9am rather than lectures at 11am, the experience was worth this initial struggle!
I was invited out on all events like full time colleagues. Everyone shares cake on their birthday etc, and I was made to feel included.
Everyone on my team is willing to help me or point me in the direction of someone else who will be more helpful
Meetings in my team are limited to those that are absolutely necessary so I had enough time to get on with my work in standard working hours.
I feel like it wouldn't be the end of the world if my work went wrong, but at the same time it will make a real difference to people when it goes right.
Much, much better than learning at university. The hands on approach allows me to practice skills.
The Company
Often people bring in birthday cakes or holiday treats and we usually eat lunch as a team together. I know some people play netball together, or football, and occasionally we have work drinks with the manager. There is a bar in the office every Thursday(!) and we have events such as silly shirt day or jeans for charity day.
There were networking events before we started and a full training plan once I arrived. Work was available for me throughout the time here.
There is an extensive library of online training sessions that we all have access to on top of the standard training.
Flexi Time
Subsidised Canteen
Subsidised/Company Gym
Company Parties/Events
Staff Sales/Staff Shop
Working from home
I am confident that if I do well, I can start on the grad scheme.
The Culture
The other interns socialise a lot, and there are some intern social events organised by the company, e.g. drinks, bowling, and a leaving party.
For London, it really wasn't too expensive! The bar in the canteen is cheaper than the local bars and still atmospheric.
London.
There is a football team, netball club, running club, choir, lots of charity events and others.
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
Computer Systems Engineering
London
August 2014
