Placement Software Engineer Review

by Autodesk

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • Everyone was friendly and willing to help, and the work was challenging but rewarding.

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

    • I had meaningful input at all stages of the placement

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

    • While for the most part I was fairly self-directed, when I needed support my manager was very happy to help out.

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

    • There was a long-term project which I could plan my time for, meaning I was working at my own pace.

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

    • I had responsibility for my own code sections, working with a more experienced engineer overseeing the overall system.

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

    • The methods for professional development I learned (design patterns, unit testing etc) were invaluable for my final year project.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • It was fairly quiet and sedate, but conversations were continually flowing during the day

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

    • There were no problems that I could see - expectations were always set up ahead of time for each task and stage.

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

    • There was a 1 week training course at the start, plus a buddy assigned to each of us.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I am returning as a graduate.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Some colleagues were more engaged in social events than others

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

    • Average prices - but far less than London!

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

    • Birmingham has a huge number of pubs/bars/clubs

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

    • There were plenty of events, though it was difficult to know how to get involved sometimes

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

West Midlands

June 2013

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