CSD L3 EAS Support Intern Review

by Metaswitch Networks

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    3.6
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • Very well run, although the work became slightly tedious towards the end.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Very friendly, felt like a part of the team.

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

    • Very helpful comments on leaving. Given work all the way through in a friendly manner. Had weekly review chats.

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

    • Perfect at the start, but started to run out of a work a bit towards the end of the placement.

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

    • I was part of the team, but everything I did was carefully reviewed.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Became a lot better at programming and working in an office, although I consider those quite specific skills.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • There was a large intership program, so there was a lot of people to have fun with.

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

    • I have no complaints. They really give it a lot of time and thought.

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

    • I was trained in various aspects of the company, taking at least a day of my boss' time a week.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I did well, and was rewarded accordingly.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were plenty of interns living in the provided company houses.

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

    • It was London, but not awfully expensive

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

    • There is little nightlife in Enfield outside of a cinema.

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Loads and loads of sport, among other activities.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

October 2010

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