Software Engineering Intern Review

by Metaswitch Networks

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • Very interesting work with useful feedback, growth opportunities, and challenges.

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

    • Your first week of work will impact your colleagues.

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

    • You will be given guidance but also be stretched. If you can handle difficult tasks your tasks will get more difficult.

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

    • At busy points you're more likely to be very stretched/running out of work, but mostly your time will be managed very well.

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

    • This is my second placement here, and I'm allowed to touch every line of code for some very large company products. Code review is taken seriously.

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

    • Metaswitch does "ACE" - assessed communication exercises. Nothing to be worried about - just a presentation with feedback, which I found extremely useful.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Weekly sports, nice night-life culture, and other organised fun. The average age is quite mature, and this year there were few interns, so it could have been better. Some quiet days at the office during crunch time.

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

    • Well-optimised.

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

    • I have a broad and detailed understanding of the company's structure, technical knowledge of many of its products, the state of the industry, the company's goals, etc. I have also been pushed towards technical knowledge in areas I was not yet adept.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Metaswitch seeks to understand your opinion on their prospects and pushes to accommodate you.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were only four of us in my office this year, which I think has the biggest impact.

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

    • Many students live in the city so there's something for everyone, but, like the rest of the UK, nothing is cheap.

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

    • If you're not from Edinburgh, all I can say is "Fringe Festival".

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

    • Yes.

    4/5
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Scotland

October 2015

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