Summer Intern Review

by Metaswitch Networks

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • Interesting. Good work/life balance

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

    • Very welcoming office

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

    • I had a manager I talked to several times a day and senior people around me to whom I could ask questions.

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

    • A few dull moments, but mostly busy whilst at work but home on time.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was trusted to develop and test the program I was writing, and it is now going to be used by the company.

    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 learned to program in VB.Net, I learned general office skills, such as keeping track of tasks, reporting to my manager etc.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Relaxed but got on with the work. Employees are generally interested in what theyre doing.

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

    • Very well organised

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

    • I had a one-on-one manager to help me whenever i needed it.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

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

    • I received a job offer after undergoing another set of interviews towarsds the end of the placement.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Several nights spent eating out or in the pub

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

    • Not too bad. Very well subsidised company house in which to live.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Not too bad

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

    • Plenty of sport going on at lunchtimes

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

October 2010

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