IT Intern Review

by Prudential

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    3.3
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • Whilst the problem solving elements to the tasks I was set were fun, the actual subject of the tasks given were not that colorful.

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • As i was working in a team of senior professionals I could not help but feel a little less valued than the seniors.

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

    • When I required help I would get it, whether it be from inside the team I was working in or outside.

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

    • Some days I would be very busy but most days I would find my self finishing early.

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I designed, developed and presented my own solutions to stakeholders.

    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 learnt and practiced many technical skills that I wont learn about in university. I also became more confident as a person, through presenting work and socializing with senior professionals.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere was great. The people were friendly and social. We had frequent trips to the pub.

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

    • 2/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Although I did not get any I could have easily gotten

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Working from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Although there is no official grad scheme, I feel that the team I was in would employ me after graduation.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • For the two weeks that my fellow interns were around, there was a lot of socializing.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Reading Is a lot cheaper than London.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • I don't go clubbing but from my understanding it is very good in Reading.

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

    • Prudential did host events for employees, i just didn't go to them.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Information Technology

South West

October 2015

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