Technology Intern Review

by YouView

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Rating

3/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    2.3
  • The Culture
    2.3

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed my internship. I was able to pick up invaluable skills as well as gain an insight into what into what it's like to work in the technology industry.

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

    • I felt valued by my colleagues as they were receptive to my input and were open to getting involved in my project.

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

    • I was well supported throughout my internship. My colleagues were always willing to give me a hand when needed despite their busy schedules.

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

    • My busyness varied throughout the internship. The start of the internship being relatively busy but my days got a lot busier towards the middle of the internship with things slowing down towards the end.

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

    • I had the freedom to implement the project the way I liked (while following the recommended guidelines such as programming languages/frameworks). This pushed me to think a lot deeper about decisions I made throughout the project.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Throughout my internship, I developed my problem-solving skills & communication skills. The project I was given required me to learn new technology and programming languages - all of which would benefit me in my studies and my professional career

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone is passionate what they do and willing to give each other a hand.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • 2/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • We had some really helpful sessions with a professional coach.

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events

    Healthcare/Dental
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • 3/5

    The Culture

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

    • my fellow colleagues were out going, there was never a dull moment!

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

    • it was quite expensive

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • The area I worked in was very lively with a lot of things to do and see.

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

    • Youview organised a range of activities for interns to get involved in e.g. football club, Olympic activities and nights out!

    3/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2016

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