IP Network Engineer Review

by Totalmobile

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Rating

5/5
  • The Role
    5.0
  • The Company
    5.0
  • The Culture
    4.9

    The Role

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

    • Great fun, like working at a theme park where you get to go on all the rides you want all day, and get paid for it!

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

    • My boss legally adopted me.

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

    • Excellent support from my manager, both in work and my chaotic personal life. The phrase "character" building sums up the experience perfectly.

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

    • I was never bored.

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

    • Plenty of responsibility; the day the building flooded I was charged with invoking the disaster recover process.

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

    • As a direct result of the skills acquired during this placement I was able to find a job straight out of university.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Banterific.

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

    • Smooth.

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

    • Plenty of on the job training.

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

    • Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Offered me a job before placement finished.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Plenty of social activities.

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

    • Cost of a pint ~£3.

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

    • Good, based on the patch memories.

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

    • Lots of things going on.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

October 2011

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