Validation Engineer Review

by Arm

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Rating

2.8/5
  • The Role
    3.5
  • The Company
    2.1
  • The Culture
    2.8

    The Role

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

    • Work was tough and the introduction to the tools and systems was limited which didn't help, but overall I would say I got a lot out of the placement

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

    • Everyone seemed approachable and was happy to spend time with me

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

    • Good level of support

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

    • I had quite full days without being snowed under with work

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

    • I was given responsibility for certain things which allowed me to increase my visibility within the team

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I have learnt a couple of software languages, along with some other soft skills, which will be useful going forward

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • A very quiet office

    2/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • It was my manager's first time having a placement student so could have been better organised but overall was fine really

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • I wasn't sent on any training courses or anything, I just learnt things as I went along

    2/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised/Company Gym

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

    • The placement has helped me to focus on what I want to do in the future

    2/5

    The Culture

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

    • It was good although due to personal circumstances I was unable to get involved very often

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Seems slightly cheaper than average

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

    • Ok

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Some activities arranged, about the number that I would have expected

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Computer Science, Engineering

Yorkshire and Humberside

August 2013

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