Operations Team Review

by Metaswitch Networks

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • I felt that the work was always enjoyable as it was a challenge, which required focus, but without being so difficult that I felt like I wanted to give up.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • They were always very helpful, friendly and willing to answer any questions I had.

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

    • They always showed me an example of how to do a task before leaving me to do it on my own. It was a system which I found very helpful and allowed me to learn by watching, which I feel is very useful.

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

    • I always had something to do, without work just piling on top of me.

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

    • I feel that I was given a lot of responsibility, but only once that I had shown that I was capable of undertaking a task on my own.

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

    • I feel that the skills and other aspects of working life which I now have a better understanding of will come in very useful throughout my studies.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Everybody was very friendly and I feel that there was a very positive attitude to work in the office and that this ultimately helps you to approach your own work in a better way.

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

    • They had carefully planned out all of the work which I would do over the course of the week and showed me around the building as soon as I got there so that I knew where everything was.

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

    • They trusted me with important work and ensured that I knew how to approach it by investing some of their time in me.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Whilst it is a very nice place to work, I cannot see myself working here in the future.

    2/5

    The Culture

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

    • Everybody was very focused on their work and so there was not much of a social scene at all.

    2/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • It was cheap as it is right next to Enfield Town which has lots of shops, many of which are very cheap.

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

    • There is not much nightlife in Enfield.

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

    • There are many sports clubs set up by Metaswitch which take place throughout the week.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

July 2012

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