Placement Year Review at ProspectSoft Ltd

The Role

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I've had a fantastic time at ProspectSoft, having an insight into the "real world" has given my degree true meaning.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

One of the great aspects of my placement has been taking a very active role within the company - producing work for paying customers to a high standard.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Management are there when you need them, although using your own initiative is expected within ProspectSoft.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

I always felt busy at work, although whether that is just the norm I don't know...

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I have taken a very real role in my placement year, within 6 weeks working on projects for customers.

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

I believe my placement was invaluable and I have a great drive to succeed in my final year now

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Generally there has been a lot of good banter in the office, ProspectSoft is a fairly young company so easy to fit in to as a student

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

A familiarisation day was arranged for all the students and I had a point of call whenever I had questions.

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

We were given training at the start of our placement although I believe that was more for the interests of the company rather than the students..

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 2/10

• Company Parties/Events

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I have been offered a provisional job for when I finish University and looking forward to going back

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

There are a large number of placements at ProspectSoft so we have ensured we have stayed in touch with the "student lifestyle" on many occaisions!

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

About average really, I haven't struggled at all for money this year

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

High Wycombe has enough for a night out, but Oxford and London aren't far if you want a 'proper' night out (Fabric, Minestry etc)

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Football, cricket amongst others

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?

Work hard and in essence it is a year-long interview

Review 2/30 for ProspectSoft Ltd

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