Software Engineer Review

by BAE Systems

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    2.7
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • I would love to return

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

    • I was made to feel like part of the team from day 1.

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

    • Any questions I had were answered straight away

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

    • Some days I found myself doing very little due to the complexity of my project

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given an individual project and allowed to take it in my own direction

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

    • I will use the techmnical skills gained within my degree and future careers

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • 3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

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

    • 3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Can skip a few of the grad recruitment levels

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • I was the only placement student at my location however I had the opportunity to meet up woth others

    2/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • I was able to live at home

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

    • I lived at home so still around my friends

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

    • A few trips to different offices but nothing other than that

    2/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Engineering

North East

October 2013

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