Project Engineer Review

by infor

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Rating

4.6/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.8
  • The Culture
    4.4

    The Role

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

    • Enjoyed the experience. Learned a lot and the time spent was enjoyable.

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

    • I worked on several high priority projects and felt my contribution was valued.

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

    • Everyone in the office is very helpful and willing to give you as much time as you need.

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

    • Some periods were very busy, but across the year the balance was quite good.

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

    • Very surprised by the level of 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?

    • A large amount of what I learned is very specific to their product and database, however the general SQL and C# skills are very useful.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Lively and positive office atmosphere.

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

    • We had a long 8 week training programme, followed by a transition into the office environment.

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

    • Long up front training period, and throughout the year the company ran weekly training sessions. All of these sessions were recorded so if you couldn't make it to one you could watch them back later.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    National Travel

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

    • I will continue working remotely part time while I complete my degree.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Everyone often went out at least once a week for drinks.

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

    • I live nearby so there was no impact to my cost of living. Crawley is pretty affordable but be prepared to spend a bit if you go out in Brighton.

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

    • Crawley has a few pubs and clubs, Brighton is ~30mins away by train.

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

    • There were several events held throughout the year.

    4/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

South East

September 2014

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