Placement Year Review at Jagex LTD

The Role

Role Description

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Investigation of potential bugs
Billing
Moderating forums

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Not only have I made some friends for life I was given the oppertuinity to express my talents and strengths.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

The permenant staff and other placements colloborate well together and there is a huge amount of respect between everyone.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

As a placement you are supported well in your role. If you want to express your concerns or ideas there is always people there willing to listen. Additionally if they feel that you need a push in the right direction they are also there for you.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

There is always plenty to do as even on quiet periods you are expected to work on a project.

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

The everyday activities that you do at Jagex have some hefty responsibility to them anyway. But if you show willingness the responsibility given to you will increase.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I have gained some invaluable skills that will at least gaive me a foot in the door to the industry I want to spend the rest of my working days in.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

There is a good balance between comaradarie and proffesionalism. When the going gets tough you are expected to work but I was never afraid to have a giggle along the way.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

My placement ran very smoothly and I there was even time to extend my contract. This is good considering the amount of placements that the company takes on.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

If you want to increase your knowledge in a particular field other to what you are doing then all you need to do is ask. If it is possible to do so then you will get the skills you desire.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

• Subsidised/Company Gym
• Company Parties/Events
• Staff Sales/Staff Shop

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

If you excel in your placement then you will get asked back. I want to go into a particular field which is harder to gain a position in.

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

A facebook page is set up in order for the placements to live together, this helps with teh social side of things. From the very first shift you will definetly get the chance to get to know your fellow placements and Jagex even took us all ona jolly to help boost morale

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

In genearl Cambridge is quite expensive to live, but there is nights that cater for students.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

There is not much diversity in terms of the type of nights but if you are with a good bunch of people you will have a great time.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Jagex have a football team and a cricket team, you can also go walking and running on your dinner wityh fellow staff members

Review 29/31 for Jagex LTD

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