Software Engineer Review

by Metaswitch Networks

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Rating

3.3/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.1
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • Really enjoyed it, good atmosphere due to large number of interns. Flexible hours, so you get flexibility over your own work hours. Got given a real project, which will be useful to the company when I leave.

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

    • I felt like a part of the team and could ask anyone for help. Got given a mentor and a manager, but the whole team were helpful and supportive.

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

    • My mentor spent a lot of time helping me when I needed it; if he wasn't around, my team was prepared to give me a hand.

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

    • Working all day for at least 8 hours. Flexible hours, so could choose when. Wasn't overly intense, but always stuff to be getting on with.

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

    • I had my own project, so nobody was depending on me. However, I was completely in charge of my project, so quite a lot of responsibility.

    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 think the time management I've learn will help me when it comes to revision. Also having learnt when to ask for help and how to get help will be useful in my studies.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Quite relaxed atmosphere, so could chat when you wanted to, but also hard working, as everyone works hard.

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

    • Very well organised and we were looked after extremely well. Events were organised a couple of times throughout the internship, which brought us interns together.

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

    • There was an effective communications course, which was helpful, but other than that, not much training other than what your mentor/manager told you about their department.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very appealing; they invite interns back again. Have had a good time, so would consider it.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • 30 odd interns in the Enfield office, so plenty of socialisation; usually at least one event a week.

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

    • Company house made accommodation very cheap. It's not quite in London, so pubs are slightly cheaper than in the center.

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

    • Don't really know, a few decent pubs.

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Plenty of sports and societies organised by the company.

    3/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

Computer Science

London

September 2014

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