Software engineer Review

by Metaswitch Networks

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    3.4
  • The Company
    3.2
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • Sometimes enjoyable and very satisfying, sometimes frustrating, but overall a positive experience.

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

    • Colleagues were very friendly and treated you much like any other employee

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

    • Interns have essentially unlimited access to advice and help from a manager or mentor, as well as regular scheduled meetings.

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

    • Measuring this question by a star rating seems somewhat ridiculous. There was always plenty to do, but the nature of my work meant that I was mostly working through my own project at my own pace, without deadlines etc.

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

    • When finished the work I had done became quite useful and important.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • This will depend on what I choose to do in future. The experience was certainly of some value

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • People were friendly, but usually engrossed in their own work.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • 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?

    • Financial Bonus
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • 3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes.

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

    • 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?

    • 5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Computer Systems Engineering

Scotland

November 2010

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