Undergraduate Software Engineer Review

by MBDA

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.7
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

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

    • Not too easy or difficult but challenging enough to keep you learning new skills.

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

    • Very welcoming, lots of help if you get stuck.

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

    • Very friendly and easy to approach if needed.

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

    • Slower to begin with while i was settling in and then the work increased as I was able to take on more.

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

    • Enough responsibility for an undergraduate to take on.

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

    • Very useful in my final year as it was a lot more practical use of the things you learn in University.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Some great characters that keep the office a fun place to work.

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

    • Apart from the first couple of days when I wasn't sure of things, the rest of the placement seemed very organised.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Any training I needed I was booked on straight away to make sure I had the skills for the job.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

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

    • Was offered a job when I left on condition of final grades.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Plenty of nights out involving other placement students and current employees.

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

    • Housing reasonable and living and socialising costs affordable.

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

    • It's Stevenage so it will never be the best but there are a lot worse places and easy access to trains so can always go elsewhere

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Lots of activities planned.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Scotland

November 2008

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