Software Developer Review

by ProspectSoft Ltd

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • I've had a fantastic time at ProspectSoft, having an insight into the "real world" has given my degree true meaning.

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

    • One of the great aspects of my placement has been taking a very active role within the company - producing work for paying customers to a high standard.

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

    • Management are there when you need them, although using your own initiative is expected within ProspectSoft.

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

    • I always felt busy at work, although whether that is just the norm I don't know...

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

    • I have taken a very real role in my placement year, within 6 weeks working on projects for customers.

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

    • I believe my placement was invaluable and I have a great drive to succeed in my final year now

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Generally there has been a lot of good banter in the office, ProspectSoft is a fairly young company so easy to fit in to as a student

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

    • A familiarisation day was arranged for all the students and I had a point of call whenever I had questions.

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

    • We were given training at the start of our placement although I believe that was more for the interests of the company rather than the students..

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

    • Company Parties/Events
    1/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I have been offered a provisional job for when I finish University and looking forward to going back

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There are a large number of placements at ProspectSoft so we have ensured we have stayed in touch with the "student lifestyle" on many occaisions!

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

    • About average really, I haven't struggled at all for money this year

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

    • High Wycombe has enough for a night out, but Oxford and London aren't far if you want a 'proper' night out (Fabric, Minestry etc)

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Football, cricket amongst others

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Engineering

Wales

June 2008

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