Software Engineer Review

by Metaswitch Networks

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • It was hard work, but within 3 weeks I had written something that would be useful for the company, having no previous programming experience, which made it worth while.

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

    • All the employees are very friendly and welcoming!

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

    • My manager was able to spend an afternoon working through a problem with me when I was really struggling to get to grips with it.

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

    • There is always more that can be done to improve and extend the projects set.

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

    • The tool I created was going to be used by the company.

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

    • It helped me to get a better idea of what sort of a job I might enjoy after my studies.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone took their work seriously and worked hard, but there were jokes too.

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

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

    • Both my manager and mentor spent one on one time helping me to get started.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

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

    • 4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were welcome/leaving drinks every week as people joined/left placements. There was an intern pub lunch once a week, and other activities organised by keen people.

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

    • The company accommodation was very good value for money, and the welcome/leaving drinks were paid for by the company.

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

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

    • Lots of sporting clubs, board games and other activities. There was also a trip go-karting.

    5/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

Computer Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology

London

August 2013

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