CSD Test Tool Developer Review

by Metaswitch Networks

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • I got to do things that felt useful and feel like my contribution was valued but had people to help me when I needed it

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

    • They asked how my weekend was, what I was going to be up to, what I'm thinking of doing with my life and generally seemed really nice.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • I had a personal mentor and a manager who made sure I knew what I was doing and other people would step in when they weren't around

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

    • I had the right amount of stuff to do, and was encouraged to predict how long tasks would take so I pretty much set it myself.

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

    • I had most of the responsibility for the tool I was building, with my manager helping.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I now know a new programming language and I'm much more knowledgeable about how to build complex OOP systems

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • We weren't bouncing off the walls but we'd stop to chat about interesting stuff and there were plenty of jokes. Lots of other interns too which is good.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • They sorted everything out well in advance and there were helpful people to ask if I had any questions.

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

    • I spent a week or so where my only task was to learn a new programming language.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I'd like to try some other things but this is definitely a good place.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There's a vibrant intern mailing list and parties, pub trips, films and sport with other interns

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

    • Subsidised company housing and mainly parks, which don't cost much.

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

    • Not very good, unless you go into London

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • I played for the frisbee team and went to Laser quest in my 8 weeks

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2012

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