Intern Review

by Metaswitch Networks

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Rating

2.4/5
  • The Role
    2.0
  • The Company
    2.7
  • The Culture
    2.6

    The Role

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

    • It was a very enjoyable way to spend my summer.

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • 2/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • 2/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • 1/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was working on things that were useful, but didn't feel it was essential work. Some more responsibility would have been nice.

    2/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • They are not going to useful skills in my degree, but I am now sure this is the industry I want to work in, just it might not be at Metaswitch.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • My office was fun. It's been referred to as "the creche". There were stress balls thrown about, cake, wrapping up a colleagues desk when he went on holiday. The people here are lovely.

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

    • Metaswitch have obviously have a lot of interns and this does mean they know their stuff and it was well organised. Of all the internships, Metaswitch were the most organised.

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

    • My training and development plan felt largely ignored.

    2/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events
    2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I am not optimistic about being offered a job here. If they gave me one, I would have to seriously consider if I would accept or not.

    2/5

    The Culture

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

    • The other interns were a tad anti social but there was a sense of camaraderie.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • It's london. But rent was good in the company house and I could walk to work.

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

    • I went out once in London. But there were regular pub trips in Enfield

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • I played rounders and dodgeball whilst I was here, as well as taking part in office bake off. These were all lots of fun!!

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

Engineering

London

September 2015

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