Software Engineer. Review

by Xerox

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • All jobs have their ups and downs, but overall I had a great time.

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

    • Great team.

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

    • Plenty of help, just have to ask for it when you want it.

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

    • Always plenty to do.

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

    • As much as I wanted, if I asked to do more I was always given the opportunity.

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

    • Secured me a graduate role at an investment bank.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Lots of older people in my team, but there is a great student atmosphere at lunch times and outside of work.

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

    • No issues.

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

    • There were a few compulsary training modules, and some opportunity to do more where funds allowed.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

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

    • Offered a job with the company.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Brilliant, lots of students on site, and in the town.

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

    • Near to London so not that cheap. Not too bad either.

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

    • Very close to Hertfordshire uni, and only 20mins to London on the train.

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

    • Yes, events and sports.

    4/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

South East

November 2013

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