Advanced Applications Engineer Review

by Autodesk

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • Fantastic!

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

    • 4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

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

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

    • I was given ALOT of responsibility quite early, but only as much as I was happy to take on.

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

    • I have learned so many skills that will be very useful later in my career, from giving presentations to time planing.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Plenty going on, everyone is very friendly

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

    • wasn't too well organised at first but has come together as its gone along,

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Lots of time on professional training courses at the uk training centre learning from 1st class instructors.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    National Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Definitely interested in coming back if they will have me!

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • only a few of the placement students lived locally

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • [This section of the comment has been removed by a member of the RateMyPlacement Team because it did not meet our site terms and conditions]

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

    • 5 minutes on the train or 15 minutes on the bus and your in the city centre

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

    • within my first month there was a social walking weekend to Wales and a go-karting event, all subsided by the company.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

East Midlands

January 2011

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