Web Application Developer and Support (Bespoke) Review

by BAE Systems

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • Really enjoyed it, nice friendly work environment and never really felt pressured or treated differently to the permanent staff there.

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

    • Felt really valued within my team. I also felt valued by members of other teams I worked with.

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

    • Support and guidance provided by my supervisor when I didn't know what to do. Would have been nice to go on some training.

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

    • There were was a total of maybe 3-4 weeks out of the 14 months were I was slightly bored since there wasn't much work for me to do or I was given work I didn't enjoy too much. I don't think I was ever too busy or given more work than I could handle.

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

    • At the start of the year I wasn't given much responsibility, but I had expected that. Around 4-5 months in I was the technical point of contact for one of the applications. Around 8-9 months in I was the technical point of two applications. in the last 2 months of my placement my supervisor took a sabbatical resulting in a colleague and myself being left as the technical points of contact for 14 applications, reporting to a temporary supervisor. I was given more responsibility than I would have expected when I started my placement.

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

    • I believe my technical knowledge has improved and I have learnt to apply my knowledge to the real world. I have also developed valuable team working, organisational and communication skills. I believe all this skills will aid me during my final year of my degree and in the future.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Really friendly atmosphere and everyone was approachable

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

    • Well organised induction for Graduates/placement employees in the first week. There were events for graduates which placement students were invited to, but there was nothing specific for placement students. I was supposed to have a 'buddy' from another department which I was only in contact with once.I didn't feel like a placement student which I actually preferred. Maybe having an event for all placement students half way through the placement may be something which could be considered.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • The only training I was in was at the induction which introduced us into the company with a few team exercises. Then I only had a career development review with my supervisor.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events

    Working from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I'd definitely consider future employment with the company in the future.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There wasn't another placement student in my department but a few throughout the company which I kept in contact with and went to socials with.

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

    • Company events were paid for. Some team socials were paid for, but mainly paid by us. Living was quite expensive and so were nights out.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Being a student town it was quite lively.

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

    • The company had several clubs available. I joined the Football Social Club in Guildford which I attended regularly.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

August 2013

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