Engineering systems graduate Review

My role is to check new code is working and test web pages and applications. I also write a small amount of code.

I have learnt a new programming language php and have been part of a small team working on a half million pound project. So have learnt management and timing skills that come with that.

It is interesting as it's an experience of the real world and I am treated like a proper adult even though people have been there for many years and are alot older than me. I am also learning lots of skills that will be beneficial to me for the rest of my working life.

I am valued as I am part of a small team and so get to see the benefits of what we do every day. Which I feel is alot better than working in a large team and not getting to see the results of your work.

Very organized, to the point that there are lots of deadlines and it can sometimes be quite stressful. However, not too stressful that I no longer enjoy it.

I spent the first couple of months training and learning, then becoming familiar with the stock and assets. This gave me a real appreciation of the business.

Working in a small team means that I work very directly with my manager and other senior managers and so recieve a lot of support through that. Also we have an open door policy where we can also speak to managers about issues.

Still being at uni me as that my salary covers most of my costs and I don't pay for things such as council tax. However, I am aslo trying to save alot this year, so I am budgeting a little to make the most of my earnings.

Work is quite demanding and so most of my free time is spent doing household chores or seeing friends

Yes

Because the company is a great company to work for. And I've learnt more practical skills this year than I would say I have in the last 2 years at uni

Apply for something you really enjoy as it make it so much better. And don't be afraid to apply to something even if you don't think you meet the requirements, they may make an allowance