Hardware Graphics Engineer Review

by Imagination Technologies

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    3.7
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    4.4

    The Role

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

    • Learnt quite a lot of new skills, and worked with some great people!

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

    • Worked with some great people, and got on very well with them! Still keep in touch.

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

    • Was given guidance and mentoring by a colleague, was taught well initially by being introduced to the task. During the placement, everyone was very approachable to ask questions.

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

    • Had a good amount of work, had a challenge and worked hard to complete it in my time there.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was told that what I was doing was very important and was quite fundamental to the success of the project - this felt very rewarding!

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

    • Along with some bespoke skills to the company, I have learnt some great transferable skills.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • We all got on well, but obviously everyone worked hard so the atmosphere reflected that.

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

    • Very organised, there were various events for the placement students, allowing us all to get to know each other, and the communication within the company was extremely easy.

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

    • Had some training in the version tracking software, which was usefull

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • Will be returning next summer for another internship, really excited for this as I enjoyed working for them. Would love to work for them full time!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Didn't feel like a placement student while I was there, I was made to feel very comfortable and welcome, and felt as though I was treat the same as a full time employee!

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

    • Canteen was subsidised, and the meals were very tasty! Not to mention good portion! (about £3 a meal). Of course, being in the London area, it can be a little expensive in areas if you venture out for socialisation.

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

    • The area the company is in is a very small village, so quite quiet, but it is 25mins into London on the train! So there is everything available there! (plus the train station is opposite the company site)

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

    • There was a sports and social club which always had events going on, at subsidised prices. Plenty going on!

    5/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

November 2012

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