Applications Engineer Review

by National Instruments

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Rating

4.9/5
  • The Role
    5.0
  • The Company
    5.0
  • The Culture
    4.5

    The Role

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

    • Best Year Ever! Very said it was just one year.

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

    • Everyone at NI is really friendly and ready to help. At NI you are not afraid of asking questions and event the most simple questions will be treated in a professional manner.

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

    • The supervisors were the ones that were setting goals to me and I really find in them a trustworthy person that I could share my thoughts and work towards achieving my maximum potential.

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

    • The work load was perfectly balanced with the opportunity of working at personal projects if the daily tasks were achieved.

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

    • At NI you are treated as a normal employee and there was not even a second when I felt as an intern. The tasks were the same as a senior AE or a graduate ELP.

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

    • I am 100% sure the skills that I gained this year will help me in my future career as an engineer. Both technical and interpersonal skills gained from the experience at NI will make me to achieve my goals and to work harder and harder everyday.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere was great, professional and everybody was there to help if you have any questions or concerns.

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

    • The placement was on point. With 6 weeks of training and also continuous development throughout the year NI is the perfect place to develop your career and to learn skills that will be with you all your life.

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

    • There was intensive training in NI products hardware and software, presentation skill classes, opportunities to do demonstrations in front of customers and also the opportunity to be part of major events like Aerospace and Defence Forum and/or NI Days.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events
    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?

    • The atmosphere was perfect and I considered I made friends for life at NI.

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

    • The cost was normal for the South of the country.

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

    • Newbury is not the best place to go out but there are always other options like Reading (30 minutes by train) or London (1 hour by train)

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

    • People from work do a lot together. Football every Wednesday, bouldering on Fridays, running marathons, cycling and also trips to another cities or countries.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Engineering

South West

June 2016

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