UX Research Review

by Metaswitch Networks

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • I'd do it again...actually I want to do it again (hint. HINT).

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

    • Within my team I felt I fit right in (Oliver Dobson, Patrick Clarkin) and I enjoyed working with a lot of other people, but I have to admit I sometimes felt like some members of staff were a little patronising of interns.

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

    • Couldnt ask for more.

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

    • Due to the nature of my job I sometimes didnt have much to do (though I filled my time well!), at other times I was juggling 2 or 3 assignments.

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

    • yeah I felt like what I was doing was valuable and I could actually see my input being used in the teams work

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

    • It depends on my future career I suppose. I might never need to know how to User Test again, but on the other hand I definitely developed my skills on how to deal with a lot of different people...

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Could be very, very dull if my team wasn't around. Could actually use some distraction for breaks.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Very, very easy...not a headache in terms of organisation at all

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

    • They provide an IDP and review at the start and beginning which really makes you feel like they're actually interested in your development

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Everyone knows I want the job :)

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Perhaps because I was in Oliver House I often felt a bit left out. Also...I don't mean to be rude, but a lot of the interns weren't interested in 'socialising' as I'd imagine it.

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

    • About average.

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

    • Central London's not far away and there's a few good bars/pubs nearby the offices.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Played quite a lot of football with staff.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

September 2012

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