Placement Software Engineer Review

by Autodesk

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    4.4

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed my internship, I worked on projects that added something to the product. I was able to see my work released in to the product.

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

    • I felt very valued by my colleagues, I was treat as a graduate and given important tasks to complete

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

    • My supervisor gave me excellent support, providing assistance whenever I needed it.

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

    • My work load was just as I wanted, I was able to complete work at the pace which suited me. I always had something to work on whilst I was there

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

    • I was mostly left to my own devices to work on the projects I had. These projects added something to the product and it was critical that my work was correct as it was added to the main application.

    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 new skills and technologies I probably wouldn't have gained elsewhere

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very relaxed atmosphere, never felt too pressured and was always comfortable

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

    • The internship set up was very good, it always seemed organised.

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

    • There were 2 weeks of extensive training which taught me a lot about C++

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I am very much considering a future job with them

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were organised events for new starters which made it easy to get to know the people.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Cost of living and socializing is very good.

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

    • Nightlife in Birmingham is very good

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

    • There were regular sports clubs and new starter events which were very fun

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

East Midlands

September 2016

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