Software Developer Review
by American Express
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Rating
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The Role
5.0
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The Company
4.5
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The Culture
4.1
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
This was my first internship so I didn't really know what to expect but I can honestly say it was the most enjoyable and productive summer of my life. I have met amazing people, developed my skills and got paid to do it!
My team in particular were super friendly and I felt welcomed straight away. In terms of work, my ideas were valued, discussed and evaluated fairly.
I was given enough guidance to complete my projects successfully. The feedback i received was fair, helpful and not overly critical. I wasn't forced to do things in certain ways but felt free to ask for help if i needed it!
Busy enough to be learning and fulfilled but not busy enough to be stressed - it was the perfect workload!
I was responsible for creating my own application which was to be used by employees. I was given the independence to make my own design decisions for the product.
In terms of personal development, I have learned new programming languages, software development methodologies and worked with lots of tools i'd never even heard of. In regards to personal development - I have learned how to network, present, collaborate well with others and have also developed a lot of confidence in my work.
The Company
Friendly - you can go and talk to anyone at any point. There is a strong communication and collaboration culture. This really is a people company. Plenty of networking events to meet people you would have never met otherwise.
Considering this was the first year Amex offered a Tech internship program I can't fault it. A very strong internship with a good work-life balance. Could ask for support at any point pertaining to any matter from Tax Advice to general questions.
Lots of networking events. Sent to London about 5 times to meet interns from other faculties. Countless social events from seeing the Lion King to visiting a start up incubator. Many resources invested and lots of talks with senior employees. We even had a telepresence with the CEO who was in the USA!
Flexi Time
Subsidised Canteen
Sports and Social Club
Subsidised/Company Gym
Company Parties/Events
Staff Sales/Staff Shop
Working from home
Travel loan
Got a job and considering accepting the offer.
The Culture
There were more nights spent with my colleagues than not.
I lived in Brighton and it was pretty expensive - comparable to London. Rent was about £400/month for a average sized room in a house share. Pint was about £4-5.
Pretty good - lots of bars and restaurants. Only went to a club a couple of times. Beach was super nice.
Go karting, paddle round the pier, outdoor cinema, gym etc
Details
Internship (1 Month+)
South East
August 2015
