TechnicalSoft Review

by NatWest Group

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • A brilliant opportunity to gain an insight into the company.

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

    • All members treated me with respect and valued my opinion in any context.

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

    • Truly an incredible amount of support is provided on the internship.

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

    • Very busy towards the end.

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

    • I was given individual assignment even though I was a newbie.

    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 developed some invaluable skills that can be relevant to all degree disciplines

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Positive and hardworking.

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

    • It was beyond what I expected.

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

    • It was beyond what I expected.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • My employment prospects have risen greatly

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Definitely yes.

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

    • Sadly , quite expensive

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Nightlife was great!

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

    • Yes there were quite few opportunities but good one.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Information Technology, Science

South West

October 2013

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