Instep Intern Review

by Infosys Technologies

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Rating

4.8/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.6
  • The Culture
    4.9

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • It was a pleasant experience to work at Infosys. I particularly enjoyed staying in the Bangalore campus, where I felt all my needs were catered for. There were foodcourts that sold at riduculously cheap prices, numerous sporting facilities and the weather was just amazing. I had the opportunity to discover all that was peculiar and fascinating about India.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • I worked alongside my project mentor and a team-mate on the project. I felt that I was a key part of the team and that my opinions and perspectives had weight.

    5/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • I had regular meetings to discuss progress and feedback. I felt that I could get help whenever I needed.

    5/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • For the most part, I worked at a steady pace as long as I didn't have a deadline to meet.

    4/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • I was put in complete charge of my project and was able to modify the scope as long as I provided justification.

    5/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • The placement gave me international experience and the confidence in my ability to go to a new country and establish my self. The exposure I recieved from working with my supervisor, interacting with the other interns and learning about the company has helped to broaden my horizon and given me an insight into the corporate world.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • My office was a cubicle which I shared with 3 other interns. When we weren't working, we had good chit-chat and enjoyed each other's company. We sometimes went out to lunch together.

    4/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • It felt very well organized and set up. The induction session went a long way toward familiarising me with the company and Indian culture. There was a strong sense that the company had gone to a great extent to make sure that interns were well looked after and had only positive feedback.

    5/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • There was ample opportunity to take part in training and development activities e.g. presenting, software skills, time management and so on.

    5/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Working from home

    Healthcare from home

    5/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • It is a prestigious company.

    4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • There was a good community spirit and friendly atmosphere among interns. However due to the fact that interns arrived in large groups at particular intervals during the year, it was inevitable that some cliques would start to form.

    5/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • For an intern, particularly on campus, the cost of living was unreal. The stipend went a long way further than I would ever had anticipated. Some interns took advantage of this by having bespoke tailored suits made while I found myself dining out at quite a few high-end restaurants and living large.

    5/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • I didn't have a lot of experience in this area but whenever I did go out, I always had a great time.

    5/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • There were quite a few cultutal immersion activities and workshops to take part in. Outside I played quite a bit of basketball and ping-pong.

    5/5

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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

International

September 2011


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