Software Test Engineer Review

by RM Education

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • The scale of oppurtunity within this placement is massive, you are able to deal with the chairman, CEO and any other position you need to, regardless or being a placement student. You are treated as a graduate not a placement student so will complete 12 months of a grad scheme

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

    • Everyone is willing to help when ever you ask

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

    • Everyone is willing to help

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

    • The work came in peaks and tofs at the beginning, but when the projects get going, then the work load got a lot more intense

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

    • I was able to sub test lead my own section of a multi-million pound project

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

    • It was up to you how much you want to develop your skills, you can ask for guidance or have it spoon fed

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The general atmosphere was great, it had its low moments when the government budget for education affected staff jobs etc

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

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

    • You were treated as a graduate, so you completed 12 months of the 18month graduate scheme

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

    • Working from home
    1/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • As it currently stands the company is a perfect opportunity to return

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Graduated all socialise outside of work and it is promoted by the company

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

    • You do not get the salary of working in london but the prices are still the same as London

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Oxford isn't known for its raving party nightlife, but it has some good spots

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

    • 5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

March 2011

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