Vacation Student Review

by Roke Manor Research Limited

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Rating

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

    The Role

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

    • My work was varied and stimulating. I felt like I was really achieving something.

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

    • Everyone was welcoming and friendly. Lots of people were happy to show me what they were working on and explain anything that I needed explaining.

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

    • My supervisor wasn't overbearing but still gave me all the help I needed.

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

    • I usually had several things I could be getting on with, so I didn't get bored. My project was well planned, with a timetable to stick to over the weeks I was there, so I was never too busy.

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

    • I was given almost full responsibility for my project, although it was fairly standalone.

    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 Ruby, an object-oriented programming language, as well as a lot about optimisation and collective intelligence search algorithms. I'm sure the programming and research skills I've picked up will come in handy whatever I do.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The office was quiet enough that I could concentrate, but everyone was friendly and I would go out for drinks with co-workers and the other interns frequently.

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

    • My project was well-organised, I was given a useful welcome pack when I arrived and a series of talks to orient me.

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

    • I was given huge amount of resources to learn programming and to help with research.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I don't quite have a job with them yet! I'll definitely apply, though.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • A bunch of the other interns were all from the same university, but that didn't stop us all going out together as a group. We had some good nights at the pub and we would sit together at lunch most of the time.

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

    • Southampton is a student town, so it's pretty cheap.

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

    • A bit rough, but some of the local guys showed us some good pubs.

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

    • I took part in a rounders tournament and the rock-climbing club, as well as plenty of nights out with the other interns, grad students and anyone else who wanted to come!

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

South East

August 2011

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