Application Engineer Review

by National Instruments

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • Lots of variety and very interesting work. The people are great and very welcoming too.

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

    • There is a great atmosphere in the office and everyone is very open and friendly. As interns, we are given lots of responsibility and treated as any other full time member of staff.

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

    • Supervisors are keen to ensure that everything is OK and that the work undertaken is appropriate and that we are not struggling too much.

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

    • Quite busy on some days, less so on others, but overall the workload was about right. Some days did get extremely busy and pushed other work back, but this was rare.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given opportunities to take charge of projects and work on proof of concept work that enabled me to become the 'go to' person for a particular topic in the office.

    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 learnt valuable skills that will be extremely beneficial to me in later life and for the rest of my studies. I certainly would advise other people considering taking a placement year to do so.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone is happy to have a laugh along side getting the work done. Everyone is very welcoming and approachable.

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

    • Day to day work is largely self guided and self organised, but there is a clear main structure to all work undertaken and procedures in place to ensure that work is evenly distributed.

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

    • Loads of role-specific training and lots of time spent on soft skills throughout the year. Giving training to others was also a good part of the learning experience.

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would like to apply for a permanent place after completing my studies.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Lots of socialising - not just with students/interns, but with full time staff also.

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

    • I didn't live near to work, but the area I do live in is very expensive. Socialising at work is not too expensive - I'm used to paying more.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Not really my 'scene', but I have been out a few times over the year and enjoyed myself.

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

    • Pretty much every other day there is something going on.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South West

August 2012

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