System Integration Review

by European University Institute

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Rating

4.5/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    4.4

    The Role

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

    • So far it is the best year of my life, its great. Learning and using high level applications such as SCCM and Citrix. Placements in the UK would never of let me touch these sort of systems

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

    • Every member of staff working in the same department actually ask and allow me to interact with daily / weekly / monthly projects which normally i would of just had to sit, listen and watch.

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

    • Any issues or problems they are sorted straight away by anyone who is told, any one is willing to give support or advice.

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

    • I have a lot of work to do but not too much, it also depends on the time of the year etc...

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

    • I have a small RDG (research and development group) to run.

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

    • Everything i have learnt / is going to learn. will help me in seeking my job after i graduate. also help decide my option in my final year of study.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Always exciting, new system or applications to use and test. a perfect job for a geek.

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

    • no problems, was given advice of what and when to do, from the off when i accepted the position.

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

    • gave me a overlap of my predecessor of a week, to follow and learn everything i needed to know. Gave me one to one with other staff to teach me the necessary skill when needed.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    International Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

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

    • it is only offered to students, not much of a chance of gaining employment after graduating.

    1/5

    The Culture

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

    • there are 5 other positions for other placement students, also other students from other countries came to the EUI. Awsome times.

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

    • i pay for what is necessary to enjoy and have a good time.

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

    • Clubs, bar and restaurants everything what is needed to have a good night out.

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

    • Got a extra job at the student bar (for a laugh) and social clubs after work

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Computer Systems Engineering

International

November 2010

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