Software Engineer Review

by J.P. Morgan

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Rating

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

    The Role

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

    • I have really enjoyed my industrial placement experience. I have learned a lot from my colleagues and feel valued during team meetings.

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

    • I feel respected and my ideas have been valued by my colleagues.

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

    • My manager was very supportive in identifying my weaknesses and suggesting me opportunities to improve those areas.

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

    • It has been quite busy but people could moderate the amount of responsibility they have taken to an extend. I wanted to be busy so I was busy.

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

    • I have contributed to a project that has been used by real users. I have been given a significant amount of responsibility.

    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 soft skills I have developed are definitely the ones that will help me the most in my career.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very friendly and open.

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

    • It was really well organised, there has been meet-ups and speeches by senior leaders from the firm as well as external speakers.

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

    • I have been given many resources to improve my skills. Having a PluralSight account was the best thing ever.

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

    • Flexi Time

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

    • The culture and the content of work.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, there were many events going on and most people were very friendly.

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

    • Accommodation 230pw

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

    • City pubs are the best.

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

    • There were special interest groups. It is especially vibrant in tech community.

    5/5
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Computer Systems Engineering

London

September 2017

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