Software Development assistant Review

by The University of Nottingham

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Rating

4.9/5
  • About You
    4.9
  • The Company
    4.9
  • Everything Else
    5.0

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • I received all the support I needed and tools to do my placement

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?
  • I was involved in important activities during placement and felt that I was part of the team

    5/5

  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?
  • There was always someone available any time I needed help.

    5/5

  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • The placement helped me enhance my software development skills and will certainly help me as experience when I do other coursework with groups at university

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?
  • I feel like it was well planned as I always have goals and activities from day one and everything was explained where necessary

    5/5

  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?
  • The team was friendly and proactive

    5/5

  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • I received all the training needed to perform my tasks

    5/5

  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?
  • My involvement and participating with the team was more than enough to help me experience what a real job would be like

    5/5

  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?
  • The company felt respectful, hard working and organised

    5/5

  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?
  • I believe that the work I did in the company is the work I should do when I finish my degree

    5/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
  • Although it was a small payment, I believe the experience gained is a lot more worth than the payment for my CV and future career


  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?
  • Yes, by participating in team meeting and meeting team mates I was able to network

    5/5

  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?
  • Only during day to day team meetings activities

    5/5

  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?
  • I didn't ask

    5/5

  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?
  • Yes definitely

    5/5

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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

East Midlands

April 2018


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