Network Engineer IP Review

by Totalmobile

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Rating

4.8/5
  • The Role
    5.0
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    5.0

    The Role

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

    • I have really enjoyed this placement, The Skills that I have achieved at cognito will bring me success through my life. I do not feel like a IP, I feel like a full time employee, and I get treat like a full time employee. You get out what you put in, The trust you can gain is amazing.

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

    • Really Valued.

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

    • Any-time that i needed support i got it. Any questions that needed answering were always answered.

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

    • Every day was a new day, Not knowing what is going to come out of it. But I was always busy. There is always something to do.

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

    • I felt like i was giving the same responsibility as everyone else, There was nothing I was not limited too.

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

    • They will help me massively though University and beyond.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Great Atmosphere, Always was a pleasure to work.

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

    • Well organised, The first month consists of Training and Shadowing other people

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

    • They are paying for me to complete CCNA and any materials needed,

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very Appealing

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was always a conversation within the office. It was always fun to be there.

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

    • I did not live in the area. It is expensive to live in Newbury I thought, I lived in Swindon and drove to work.

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

    • Really fun night out.

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

    • There are more than enough "fun days" within cognito. As long as you are willing to participate.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South West

May 2015

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