Student Intern (Software development) Review

by Metaswitch Networks

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • The internship was very interesting and I was working with lots of great people. so I had a lot of fun.

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

    • The project I was working on started out as a prototype, but by the end of my internship it was being integrated into product code. I felt like any other member of the team by the end of my time there.

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

    • I was assigned a mentor to guide me through technical training and for any help I needed. He was great and I never felt at a loss for what to do.

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

    • Apart from the occasional quiet day, I was kept very busy throughout, which was a good thing in my opinion.

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

    • I was given total responsibility for the application I was writing. All my code was checked by my mentor or other members of the team, so it was never too daunting.

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

    • I learned a lot about computer programming and computer communications, as well as improve my own communications skills and confidence.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere was very hard working, but you could always chat to people and I never felt isolated.

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

    • Aside from one tiny problem assigning people rooms in the company accommodation, everything was organised perfectly.

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

    • They took me on despite having very little programming experience and trained me up to having a comprehensive understanding of the language I was working in.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • They offered me an interview for a full-time role after I graduated, and offered me a job from that, which I will most likely accept.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were a large number of interns (~35) and we were living in company-owned accommodation, so it was just like being at university. We went to the cinema, out for meals and did a full survey of the local pubs.

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

    • The accommodation was company-owned, so the rent was subsidised (far cheaper than my student accommodation). Food and drink were London prices, so slightly more than I would usually pay, but not extortionate.

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

    • There were several fantastic pubs, but for more nightlife than that you had to get the train into more central London (which was only about a 25 minute journey).

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

    • There were several sports clubs that met at lunchtimes - I started playing Ultimate Frisbee, as well as other social activities and plenty of pub trips.

    5/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

October 2012

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