Software Engineer Review

by Metaswitch Networks

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • The company atmosphere was excellent and they went to great lengths to make interns very welcome

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

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

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

    • 5/5
  • 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?

    • Metaswitch were very good at encouraging general skill development (communication, time-management etc) as well as developing more specialist skills in programming and telecommunications.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • It was clear the employees were all valued and enjoyed their work.

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

    • There are company houses available to internship students and projects are allocated to try and fill the whole placement duration.

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

    • 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?

    • 5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were up to 30 other interns working over the summer and Metaswitch often sponsored evening social events. Being in company houses with other interns helped a lot.

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

    • Company house rent was very cheap

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

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

    • Many sports opportunities and sponsored events

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

October 2010

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