Software Engineer Review

by Cummins

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

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

    • Frequent feedback received from colleagues that use the software I am responsible for

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

    • Support and guidance was always available when I needed it

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

    • There is always something to do

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

    • Completely responsible for my application

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

    • 5/5

    The Company

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

    • Generally a mild atmosphere, but quiet and serious when it needs to be

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

    • Overlap with previous student and structures in place to organise my workload

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

    • Time and money was invested in me. Most of the time was from the previous student.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    Healthcare from home
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very appealing - I will be looking for an available place

    5/5

    The Culture

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

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

    • Reasonable if living outside of the town center

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

    • Huddersfield night life is usually good, since the town is full of university students

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

    • Plenty, especially provided by the university

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Yorkshire and Humberside

July 2013

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