QA Placement Student Review

by Clearswift

This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.

Rating

3.5/5

The Role

3.1
The Company

3.6
The Culture

4.0

The Role

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

Overall I enjoyed the placement, however I believe I was at the company during a transition period in which the company is improving considerably

3/5

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

I have made some good friends with the colleagues and I have never felt like the "Placement student"

4/5

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

There was a lack of support during my year here, but towards the end of my placement as agile methodologies are being implemented a lot more effectively there is a lot more support and guidance

2/5

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

Throughout my placement I have had to use my initiative and create work for myself, which I do mind to an extent but others may find this tedious

2/5

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

During my year I felt like an "expert" especially where the physical and virtual infrastructure was concerned, many of my colleagues would come to me for advice and I would also manage these environments by myself

5/5

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

The skills I have learnt will hopefully stay with me for the rest of my work life, it has directed me with my final year project and I'm sure the skills I've learnt this year will give me a huge boost when I find a graduate placement

4/5

The Company

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

The atmosphere can be very quiet most of the time, but people would always stop and talk if you needed anything

3/5

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

The interview process was very well organised and at Clearswift there is a transition period were the last year's placement student would mentor the next years student for a month which is very helpful when finding your feet.

4/5

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

HR have been running personal development workshops which have been developing the students soft skills, however on the technical side there has not been any sort of form of formal training

3/5

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

Flexi Time

Subsidised/Company Gym

Company Parties/Events

Above 25 days holiday

Working from home

Healthcare/Dental

5/5

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

I have been offered the chance to work at Clearswift again which I am very much considering as I believe the company will be in a very good place this time next year

4/5

The Culture

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

There are only 4 placement students per year, but we all have similar interests so we have all got on very well

4/5

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

Reading is a nice town which is only around 40 minutes from London, considering this it is quite cheap given the location

4/5

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

I have been living in Reading as I go to University here for the last two years so I was already well accustomed to the local nightlife!

5/5

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

Clearswift provide giving days a few times over the year which is a great experience to do something for the local community, there are meals out every so often aswell.

4/5

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