Technical Intern Review

by Opsview

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Rating

5/5
  • The Role
    5.0
  • The Company
    5.0
  • The Culture
    5.0

    The Role

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

    • Really enjoyed my time at Opsview, lots of company socials and really friendly people in the company.

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

    • Yes, I got on well within the company.

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

    • Manager was always available to help and give advice on projects, had regular meetings to discuss workload, work/life balance and resolved issues.

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

    • Always had a long list of items to get done, but never too much that might cause stress, felt as if I ever had any issues with workload that I could talk to my manager and head of engineering and they would sort the issue.

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

    • A fair amount for the role, I felt I was trusted to complete work how I saw fit and looked after fairly important projects and aspects of the business.

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

    • My time at Opsview has really helped make me employable in any company. I have just started conducting interviews for companies after I graduate and I have lots to talk about during those interviews including a broad experience in a range of technologies that most companies use.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Relaxed, friendly, supportive environment.

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

    • Extremely organised, Opsview have a clear plan for placement students, but there is still a lot of flexibility in place depending upon skills & projects available. Logistically had no issues in the process at all, accommodated my university requirements well.

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

    • My manager and the support team invested their time in on the job training. People within the company were always happy to explain and help.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Healthcare from home

    Healthcare/Dental
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Opsview seem keen on hiring back employees who have gained skills while working on product, but it would likely depend on position availability at the time.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, a fun place to work - everyone was super friendly.

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

    • Reading is reasonably priced, rent is a little high in the area but there are lots of house shares available nearby thanks to the university presence.

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

    • Reading is a big town and therefore has a lot of night-life available.

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

    • Yes

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

April 2015

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