Engineering Intern Review

by Sophos

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Rating

4.8/5
  • The Role
    5.0
  • The Company
    5.0
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

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

    • The work is engaging whilst the working environment is welcoming to interns.

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

    • I quickly transitioned to work in areas I was new to, but where I could contribute meaningfully. I was able to contribute in a way that my team found useful.

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

    • My manager gave me the support I needed to begin participate in the teams work, there is a well structured internship program meaning in the first few months I wasn't overwhelmed.

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

    • Though there have been times when I had little to do (only in the first few days) there has always been work to be done. All employees are encouraged to work at a balanced rate and the workflow of each team reflects that.

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

    • I have been given quite a bit of responsibility and I am treated professionally in that I have some control of the responsibilities I take on. From day one I was encouraged to take on as much responsibility as I could handle during the first few months of my internship whilst I was learning to the tools, structure and paradigms of the company.

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

    • Fantastically, I have learnt a range of practical skills that could not be taught in university.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Welcoming, interesting and fun.

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

    • It was well organised, there are plenty of opportunities to learn about the company and your place in it.

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

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • 5/5

    The Culture

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

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

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

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

    • There are work organised events but I am close enough to the centre of town to get to any other major event.

    5/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

Computer Systems Engineering, Computer Science

South West

November 2015

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