Developer (technology department) Review

by NatWest Group

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    4.5

    The Role

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

    • good placement. lot of variety amoung projects, good environment, good food. However the project I was involved with was a bit limited and not the most enjoyable.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • very friendly bunch. Some I got to know better than others.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • management and supervisor was extremely busy, however it was probably more me who didnt approach for the help when needed.

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

    • beginning was a bit slow and easily got bored. could have spaced the work better.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • was given the opportunity to find things out for myself, get involved, and take responsibility

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

    • learnt java and android and a lot about the business.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • loads of free food and jolly people.

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

    • generally well organised.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • gave me loads of resources to learn from.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • not sure yet. high chance of employement though.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • lot of events, going out together, lot of fun.

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

    • lived at home. so accomodation was cheap. everything else was london prices (expensive.)

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

    • london.

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

    • lot of gyms and clubs around the area

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

Computer Systems Engineering

London

August 2011

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