Development Intern Review

by Autodesk

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • it was a great internship, the offices were friendly and the work was challenging and interesting.

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

    • I felt that my work and opinions were always appreciated.

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

    • Support was always available if I needed it.

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

    • I was given an appropriate workload so I always had something to be doing.

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

    • I contributed towards the release of an update to a main product and was given the freedom to approach the tasks I was assigned in my own way.

    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 gained an appreciation for how complex application are designed and developed.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • I worked in a lively office with friendly and approachable people.

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

    • The organisation was great.

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

    • The introductory training course was very informative.

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

    • I have been offered a placement for next year and I am seriously considering taking.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • All the other interns were friendly and we met up regularly outside of work

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

    • I lived in a house share near the office for which I paid £65 a week and nights out were reasonably priced

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

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

    • There were plenty of out of work activities on offer, form walking trips to go karting

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

East Midlands

September 2014

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