Developer Review

by Nomura

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.6/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.7
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • Thought it was hard to get used to waking up for work at 9am rather than lectures at 11am, the experience was worth this initial struggle!

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • I was invited out on all events like full time colleagues. Everyone shares cake on their birthday etc, and I was made to feel included.

    5/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • Everyone on my team is willing to help me or point me in the direction of someone else who will be more helpful

    5/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • Meetings in my team are limited to those that are absolutely necessary so I had enough time to get on with my work in standard working hours.

    5/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • I feel like it wouldn't be the end of the world if my work went wrong, but at the same time it will make a real difference to people when it goes right.

    4/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • Much, much better than learning at university. The hands on approach allows me to practice skills.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • Often people bring in birthday cakes or holiday treats and we usually eat lunch as a team together. I know some people play netball together, or football, and occasionally we have work drinks with the manager. There is a bar in the office every Thursday(!) and we have events such as silly shirt day or jeans for charity day.

    4/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • There were networking events before we started and a full training plan once I arrived. Work was available for me throughout the time here.

    5/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • There is an extensive library of online training sessions that we all have access to on top of the standard training.

    5/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Working from home

    5/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • I am confident that if I do well, I can start on the grad scheme.

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • The other interns socialise a lot, and there are some intern social events organised by the company, e.g. drinks, bowling, and a leaving party.

    5/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • For London, it really wasn't too expensive! The bar in the canteen is cheaper than the local bars and still atmospheric.

    3/5

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

    5/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • There is a football team, netball club, running club, choir, lots of charity events and others.

    5/5

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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Computer Systems Engineering

London

August 2014


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