Applications engineer Review

by National Instruments

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    2.6

    The Role

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

    • Fantastic experience overall and amazing company but daily role can become repetitive.

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

    • Almost as much as full time.

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

    • Mostly excellent team leaders however constant changes.

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

    • Reactive role dependent entirely on customers so usually busy! Lots of time required after hours to complete projects.

    1/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Again, very similar to grads.

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

    • Great skills for Uni and beyond.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Good banter!

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

    • Very well organised training.

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

    • Invested very heavily initially and throughout.

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

    • Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Good initially however economy is affecting hiring.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Plenty of nights out and meals.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Expensive.

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Ok.

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

    • Variety of activities.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South West

June 2013

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