Application developer Review

by J.P. Morgan

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Rating

3.2/5
  • The Role
    3.5
  • The Company
    3.1
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • I have been exposed to a real office setting which is hugely different from what I used to in the university. This is really a valuable and enjoyable. However, I think I need more help to get started during the first few weeks, during which time I nearly had no idea how to proceed.

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

    • Team members are excellent. They spent their precious time with me and are willing to teach me hand-by-hand. Most enjoyable.

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

    • Managers are busy, but they gave me enough support and pointed out right directions. Buddy is very helpful, who made me intern experience smoothier.

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

    • During first few weeks, reading documentation and background information was not really interesting. However, from mid-intern, I have been assigned more tasks and have been busy.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Assigned a task to fix an issue in production system. Real responsible. Hopefully can see the impact I made on the business!

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

    • Theories learnt in university applied to real office settings. Good experience to work for a real software development process team.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Excellent team members. Interesting stories going on all the time. Treats are bonus!

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

    • Some feedback sessions with recruitment team. Not much information from them otherwise.

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

    • Three day induction not really enough. A week or more especially technology training would be more beneficial.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • 2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • If you are interested in investment banking, go for the big!

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • I am not working in the main site. Few communication with peers.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Not sure, living at home.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Not interested in nightlife at all.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Yes, buddy has pointed out a number of opportunities and helped me through.

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

Computer Science

South West

September 2011

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