Intern Review

by Metaswitch Networks

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • The work was interesting and worthwhile as the project you work on is uesful and will not get forgotten about as soon as you leave. There is a nice working atmosphere - free biscuits in the kitchens and occasional morale trips out of work. There are often drinks in the local pubs on the company tab for people's birthdays, new starters, etc. There are also lots of other interns (about 30 in 2010).

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

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

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

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

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

    • 4/5

    The Company

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

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

    • I was given a plan of what I was going to be doing over the next two months on my first day of work, including a detailed brief on my project.

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

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Financial Bonus

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

    • 4/5

    The Culture

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

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

    • There are subsidised company houses (£6/£9 per night), but as I stayed at home I don't know the cost of food etc.

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

    • Don't know - I didn't live there.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Lots of sports and social clubs going on during lunch.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

October 2010

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