Network Engineer Review

by Totalmobile

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Rating

4.7/5
  • The Role
    5.0
  • The Company
    5.0
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • An overall brilliant placement with lots of experience gained

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

    • As a main member of the network support team you are valued as a asset to the company due to the responsibilities the intern has.

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

    • Always around when advice or learning was needed. Even if nobody else is in the office they are only a call away.

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

    • The intern has big responsibilities on the network, there is always something to do. How busy you are depends on how much you want to learn and throw yourself into it.

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

    • As much responsibility as a Full time employee. You are taught a awful lot at the start about the bespoke systems, after this you are left to resolve issues on your own.

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

    • Due to the amount learnt on this placement I've covered 90% of the final year material on the Computer Networks course at Bournemouth University. There is a steep learning curve on this placement and is invaluable experience and great for the CV / further employment

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Brilliant atmosphere with colleagues that are ALWAYS up for a laugh and joke.

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

    • Everything was organised for me to start in a good timely manor. Once i started everything was organised for me completely.

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

    • I was able to get as much training as I liked - with the offer of courses like CCNA paid for.

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

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

    • Cognito is a growing company which will be around for quite some time to come. Most interns are offered a position back at the company depending on performance!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Brilliant social scene if you want to be a part of it. Awesome all expenses paid Christmas party too!

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

    • Newbury is a very expensive area to live in rent wise - i lived in Swindon and commuted - works out cheaper if you can drive

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • You will need to look towards Reading/ Bristol for a night out, there isnt a lot in Newbury, unless you want a good pub!

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

    • In short, yes. There were all different kinds of clubs that you can get involved in. I joined up for a Karting club for example.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Computer Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Customer Service

November 2014

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