Summer Student Placement Review

by Arm

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • I have really enjoyed my placement and I found the projects I worked on interesting and challenging to work on.

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

    • I felt valued from my colleagues from very early on and that I was potentially of use to the company.

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

    • Whenever I experienced any problems I had a multitude of people that I could discuss the problem with.

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

    • I always had a task to complete every day meaning that I never got bored. Although I did have a large amount of work, I never felt that there was too much work.

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

    • The projects that I worked on only had minor involvement from my supervisor, but the majority of the work and responsibility was on me.

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

    • There were many different skills that I have learnt whilst working with ARM that will be a benefit in the future. The placement has also spurred me on to develop some of these skills further.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The office had a good atmosphere and seemed to be quite relaxed. This didn't hinder work being completed.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • The projects I have worked on have been very smooth, with an explanation at the beginning of the placement and only pointers from then on.

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

    • I felt that the company did supply some personal training beyond the expected, but more than this amount would have felt excessive for a summer placement.

    2/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • ARM looks like a really great place to work, and I am looking forward to another placement during summer next year.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was a great social scene for fellow placement students with social events every night after work. There were also various sports teams that were very enjoyable to become part of during the placement

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

    • The area isn't cheap for living, nor is it for socialising.

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

    • Cambridge doesn't have much of a night life.

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There was a whole range of activities to get involved with, from sports clubs and raising money to video gaming evenings.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

East of England

September 2011

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