Intern Review

I found the work there, from my individual research project to the main company project I was heavily involved with, very interesting and the activities where of a great standard. The overall company ethic was fantastic and enjoyed out of work activities and found them very entertaining on a personal and professional level.

I was respected by every individual and was made to feel at home from the outset and throughout. Not only was I treated as a regular employee I found myself very engaged and involved with staff from all departments.

Support was available throughout the infrastructure and found technical help was offered and at hand from my personal supervisor, other supervisors and any staff was available to help with anything they could.

The workload that was expected of myself was very realistic and extra work that was taken on was available in a manner that was comfortable for myself and the staff around me, I found myself enjoying the work so much that I took extra upon myself which was greatly appreciated.

I was giving the responsibility of a research project and it was up to myself how I went about it, with the support from my supervisor through progress discussions and such. My main project work I was given a reasonable responsibility to perform the duties which within a few weeks I became a vital part of the project and was holding as much responsibility in the progress as the other permanent staff involved in it.

The skills developed will be invaluable to my studies and future work. A good exposure to various types of software and technical analysis with sound training and explanation given. A large amount of time spent dealing with clients via telephone/meetings etc has been a very good learning experience and personal development exercise.

Very professional environment with a relaxed atmosphere.

Was very well organised, training and general procedures took place in the first week, a research project and some practice with software was given. Followed by other tasks for project to get a feel of capabilities and then more heavily involved project work once established.

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No formal offer made but have been assured a place is mine come the end of my studies next year!

Many staff nights out, was very easy for a new intern to become part of the group and settle in socially with the various different departments.

More expensive that what I was used to but was expected due to the location and was affordable with given wage.

Nightlife was good, a good area for a few drinks after work, especially Thursdays and Fridays. Plenty of nice restaurants and eateries.

Ample amount of work nights out and other activities such as rowing etc going on.