Assistant Programmer Review

by De Montfort University

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • Can be very stressful at times in the office, but other times was a good overally job.

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

    • Yes my colleagues made me feel valued as the work contrubuted towards various systems for the contractor.

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

    • Perfect

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

    • Days can be very busy at times, but other times the work load is a balanced ammount to keep me busy.

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

    • I was allowed to stay in the lab by myself as i was trusted.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Different aspects of this placement has given me a massive boost in different skills. Mathematical, programming, scientific and presentation skills. All of these will greatly support me for my final year of study, and also for my final year disertation. Different aspects of this placement has given me a massive boost in different skills. Mathematical, programming, scientific and presentation skills. All of these will greatly support me for my final year of study, and also for my final year dissertation.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Can be very dull sometime in the office as a computer chat was used mostly, however other times chatting to each other was cool.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Wasn't bad however the fact that the placement unit lost my CV in the process, I had to personally go to the research lab to see if they recieved my CV, they didn't. I just re-submitted it, and all was good :)

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

    • I had a range of skills, presentation, programming and working in a team. These factors I think influenced them in the employment process.

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

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

    • I could apply for the job after I graduate, many options to choose from at the moment. I think a more specialised job related to my course of study is recommended.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, we mainly go out every week for a drink and meal.

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

    • Spent my time in student accomodation, worked for me, price was good and my flat mates were nice. Also the location was about 5 min away.

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

    • Perfect as it give me a student life as well, as I was working at University.

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

    • Practically nothing, however opportunities to go to various conferences.

    1/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

East Midlands

June 2011

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