CPEG Intern Review

by Arm

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • The work I was involved in was very engaging and would be used to publish some results - so I knew what I had done would be useful to the company.

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

    • I was entrusted with a lot, and that made my contributions feel valued.

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

    • My supervisor allowed me a degree of independence, but was happy to answer my quests if I had any, or explain things that didn't quite make sense.

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

    • I always had something to do. That said, I had the time to take breaks when I wanted.

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

    • I was responsible for results that would be published accurately representing a product. This was a lot of responsibility, and made me feel valued as a result.

    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 have developed a lot of skills during my placement. Some of them came from Uni, others I learned on the job. It will assist me in my degree and in a graduate job in this field.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The people in my office were open and friendly. There was no negativity at all.

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

    • The goals for my internship were highlighted to me at the start so I knew what the end goal was. This allowed me to plan my time effectively and keep my objectives in sight. Some stuff was delayed as a result of an external company, but this was not as a result of poor planning.

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

    • ARM run Lunch and Learns, as well as departmental 'doughnut sessions'. These are run regularly and everyone is welcome to attend. As well as a snack, speaks deliver interesting and relevant content about something within the department/company to better our understanding of it.

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

    • Many interns get offered a job after there placement. I am unsure yet, but will find out soon!

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • The other interns organized social events, which were good fun.

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

    • Cambridge can be an expensive place to live, which is something to be weary of. Socially, there is a lot on offer within the city, but it can be expensive!

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Cambridge has a decent nightlife, and is always good fun.

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

    • ARM offers activities outside of work, however I personally did not partake in any.

    3/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

North East

September 2014

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