Great experience as a working student
Gut am Arbeitgeber finde ich
One thing that these ratings don't really touch, but what I believe is very important especially in this industry, is the continued readiness to try new things and push the envelope on the technology side. The focus there is on what is the *best* tool for the job, not the safest or the most well-known one.
Verbesserungsvorschläge
Perhaps the company would benefit from increasing the level of inside communication a bit.
Kommunikation
Very oriented on the tasks at hand and very lean regarding anything else. In my personal experience very few meetings in general. If something had to be cleared up, one would simply reach out to the responsible person directly. I actually enjoyed this approach very much, since there was very little time wasted. The only issue I can think of now looking back at it, is that we probably missed out on some positive feedback as well, since most of the time one would be approached only if something had to be done or fixed.
Work-Life-Balance
Nothing but excellent. Basically unlimited scheduling flexibility as long as you get your work done in a reasonable time window. As a working student not once did I have any issues with moving work around my lectures/schoolwork. As a matter of fact, I often used the office (even on weekends) for doing my schoolwork (strictly separating work/school activities and time spent, of course) simply because I preferred the working atmosphere there and no one ever batted an eye.
Vorgesetztenverhalten
Had a great project lead/senior engineer, who knew how to ease me in as a beginner and provide feedback, while giving me more and more independence with time and eventually allowing me to take over most of the development in that particular project. At the same this person was always open for discussing any aspect of the project.
Also I don't think that during all this time I ever felt "under direct fire", even in problematic situations the communication was calm and constructive.
Interessante Aufgaben
Of course during 3+ years while working on the same project, there is some level of repetition. That being said, I tackled interesting and challenging problems up until my very last day.
Umgang mit älteren Kollegen
Non-issue.
Arbeitsbedingungen
Roomy office, lots of space, quiet environment, large windows with a great view, natural light (or not - use the blinds if you don't like that, but I love it), ergonomic equipment (best chairs, I can absolutely vouch for that, I have a sensitive lower back), great office location. I am pretty sure we had free coffee too, but I only drink water. Great laptop, never had any problems. In short - no distractions to take your attention away from work.