Junior Developer Review

by Boots

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed working for Boots, it helped me to grow a lot and gave a kick-start to my carrier.

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

    • I was given the opportunity to lead projects based on my initiatives and my efforts and achievements were always valued and supervised for further development.

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

    • I had a line manager a mentor and a buddy. I had plenty of guidance.

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

    • I never was bored or unchallenged.

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

    • I didn't make crucial decisions, but my work was generally important to the team and for the company.

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

    • I learned a lot of transferable skills and lot of documentation and diagram creations which are a great help for my studies.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Generally good.

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

    • Apart from a few hiccups it was organised.

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

    • The company invested a large amount of money, time and energy in me.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I got a permanent job at the end of my placement.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Not really.

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

    • Affordable

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • I was in Nottingham and this city offers some great opportunites.

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

    • A few contractors.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

International

October 2014

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