Software Intern Review

by Metaswitch Networks

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    3.6
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    2.6

    The Role

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

    • It was an interesting and useful experience.

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

    • Everyone was friendly and they made it clear where my contribution fitted into the team.

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

    • Weekly meetings with my manager and there was always someone available to answer questions even if my mentor was away.

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

    • There was always useful work to do but I didn't feel swamped by the amount.

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

    • About the right amount, not treated like a kid but plenty of support available.

    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 had no knowledge initially but now have really useful experience of several programming languages which will be useful for my next year at uni.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone was friendly. Regular Nerf gun fights.

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

    • I had no real problems with the organisation.

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

    • A significant amount of my internship was spent learning the programming languages I needed and the internship seemed quite focused on my learning.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

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

    • I haven't applied for a job but would consider it.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were a lot of interns so we organised a few social events. Most interns live in company houses which is good for meeting people.

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

    • average to expensive prices locally

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

    • Pubs but no clubs. Didn't find anything open past 11 in Enfield, even at the weekend.

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Sports and board & card game clubs at lunchtime and after work.

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

Computer Science

London

September 2013

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