Assistant Software Developer Review
by ProspectSoft Ltd
This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.
Rating
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The Role
4.2
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The Company
4.2
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The Culture
3.8
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
I had a lot of fun at ProspectSoft, the job itself was challenging as well as fun, but I also got on really well with my colleagues which made a big difference.
It is a small company, so everyone knows everyone and they are all very friendly. Being given real work and important projects made me feel valued by my team and other co-workers.
There is always somebody to talk to if you need them which is very helpful especially when it gets stressful!
I found I was usually busy and my time was split over lots of different projects, which gave me a lot of variety and something to do if I was stuck or waiting on something else.
I started off with simple tasks and small projects, and gradually worked up to larger ones. As well as bespoke customer work, I also worked on a few projects that are now included in the core product.
I think I've become more confident and I've learned a lot by applying some of the material I studied in my first two years at Uni in the real world.
The Company
Always lots of fun! I got on really well with the guys I worked with, both in and out of work. There was always some banter going on. It was the same in other departments too, so it always felt quite relaxed even when you were working hard!
The familiarization day was a great help and they even gave me some local papers to help find accommodation. There was a lot of training to begin with and once the initial training and get-to-know you part was out of the way, I felt really comfortable. My manager was always happy to help me out with placement review meetings and appraisals.
We got a lot of internal training, and from time to time I was trained on the job to do other things. Most importantly, I was encouraged to develop my own skills.
Company Parties/Events
I've been asked if I want to come back on provisional terms, and I can't wait to start!
The Culture
The company is pretty young and we had at least one major night out every 4 to 6 weeks with everyone from placements to sales executives!
I did struggle for money this year, but mostly due to problems with accommodation & my car. Overall, it would have been better if I'd been a bit luckier but I managed alright on what I was being payed.
Wycombe isn't bad as there are a few pubs and restaurants. Its not far from Oxford, Reading or London either if you want a really good night out...
About 8 - 12 of us play football every week.
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
Information Technology
Scotland
June 2008
