Software Developer Review

by Softwire

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    4.6

    The Role

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

    • Very much so

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

    • Everyone's incredibly friendly, and there are out-of-hours company events happening on a very relative basis during which you become really close to your colleagues!

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

    • Quite a large extent- there's a reviewing process on submitted work which enforced this.

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

    • Moderately busy- I also had a lot of time to spend time with colleagues which was very nice.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Quite a lot- I was on a small team so I had a very large input in terms of how the project was taking course.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Further experience in coding with other people in a professional environment is always quite useful!

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Very friendly- everyone seems to be viewed on an equal level which makes it very easy to talk to people about anything from work to socialising.

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

    • Very well organised- the company clearly is quite experienced with taking interns as we were managed very well, each given two managers (for work and personal development), and were all seated quite close to each other so we could interact.

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

    • Quite a lot- I ended up doing a project on website development which I was quite interested in anyway. I was also encouraged to take time to read books and do research if it was relevant. People were very approachable in terms of asking for help.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Working from home
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very appealing. It seems like a fantastic first place to work, and I would be delighted to get a job offer.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Definitely- we were placed nearby in the work place so we could get to know each other well. There was also introductory events at the local pub when new people joined so they could get to know the company better.

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

    • I lived nearby anyway, so not much. Almost all of the social events were fully covered by the company.

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

    • It's about a 3 minute walk from Camden Town. That is all.

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

    • Yes- the company frequently hosted events out of work for employees.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

September 2014

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