Placement Year Review at Cognito Ltd

The Role

Role Description

Fixing network issues.
Proactively improving infrastructure.
Rolling out new systems.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Great fun, like working at a theme park where you get to go on all the rides you want all day, and get paid for it!

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

My boss legally adopted me.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Excellent support from my manager, both in work and my chaotic personal life. The phrase "character" building sums up the experience perfectly.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I was never bored.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Plenty of responsibility; the day the building flooded I was charged with invoking the disaster recover process.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

As a direct result of the skills acquired during this placement I was able to find a job straight out of university.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Banterific.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Smooth.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Plenty of on the job training.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

• Company Parties/Events
• Above 25 days holiday

11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Offered me a job before placement finished.

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Plenty of social activities.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Cost of a pint ~£3.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Good, based on the patch memories.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Lots of things going on.

In addition to these questions, is there any extra information you would like to leave about your experiences on your work placement that other students may be interested in?

Decent relevant experience.

Good fun in the office, relaxing working atmosphere.

Great social scene.

Review 3/5 for Cognito Ltd

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