Systems Engineer Review

by Xerox

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • The work was very varied and stimulating, and most of it was in-line with my degree. Some of the projects were not, but I got a chance to polish other transferable skills.

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

    • Everyone goes out of their way to make you feel at home. Great banter around my department as well!

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

    • Support was always available.

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

    • It alternated between the too. Initially, it was slow to start off with, but once you get in the stride, it gets a lot better.

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

    • I was given quite a few important projects.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Fantastic Learning opportunities!

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Depends on the department and workload, but most people were good at cracking jokes.

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

    • Pretty well organised, though the initial weeks could have been made better.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Considering I was just here for a year, I would say quite a lot.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Depends on the circumstances really. Though most of the graduates have been placement students in the past.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Great social scene! Afternoon teas, communal and pub lunches, going out, go-karting, house parties...

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

    • Cost of living was not too bad, considering it was near London. Socialising was dependent on the place you visit really; it had to be London so not cheap!

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

    • St Albans was not bad, neither was the Forum at UH!

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

    • Quite a few activities going round with different people, mostly sports though!

    4/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

London

June 2011

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