Web Developer Review

by Xerox

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Rating

3.1/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    2.5
  • The Culture
    2.1

    The Role

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

    • Working on real-life projects with real business value was very good and quite enjoyable.

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

    • Colleagues were generally very approachable and didn't treat me differently just because I was a student.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Colleagues were there to point me in the right direction. Rest was learned by myself while trying to complete my tasks using the net.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Very busy - but I enjoy doing things rather than sitting around doing nothing.

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

    • Real projects, with real business value = real responsibility.

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

    • All the theory learned at uni could be applied at work. Knowledge gained over 1 year is far greater than everything learned at uni

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Colleagues were great but in a big american corporation, with a lot of work on the plate, sometimes there was no time for "socializing" and having "fun".

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

    • Well team I worked for was great, [This section of the comment has been removed by a member of the RateMyPlacement Team because it did not meet our site terms and conditions] some things were "mis-communicated"

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

    • There were some online training courses, but that was about it.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    Healthcare from home

    Healthcare/Dental

    Travel loan
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • My first real job in a big company - can't say without experiencing work-life with another employer

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Quite a few placement students and there were odd social events.

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

    • Just the usual.

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

    • Can't say - had other commitments.

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

    • It's a big company with a lot of rules as to what you can and can't do. [This section of the comment has been removed by a member of the RateMyPlacement Team because it did not meet our site terms and conditions]

    2/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

July 2014

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