Programmer Intern Review
at Warner Bros. Discovery
Internship (1 Month+)
Software Engineering
Brighton
Review Submitted: August 2023
Overall Rating
4.9 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
5/5
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Overview of Role
4.8/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Support and Guidance
5/5
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Company Culture
5/5
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Overall Experience
4/5
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Future Career Prospects
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
They gave me key responsibilities to work on their real-world game projects. I was tasked in the maintenance of their live game and took part in the development cycles of their other projects.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Yes, as stated previously. They integrated me as if I were a junior developer however they gave me breathing room through their expectations as an intern so that I could grow and learn.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
They taught me many valuable skills.
I learned how to structure my work more effectively and efficiently. How work should be divided amongst a team, and how to be a team player. I honed in on specific areas of programming and have gotten a solid understanding of game fundamentals
I learned how to structure my work more effectively and efficiently. How work should be divided amongst a team, and how to be a team player. I honed in on specific areas of programming and have gotten a solid understanding of game fundamentals
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
4/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
5/5
Support and Guidance
How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
The support was fantastic. I received 1-2-1s every other week in order to track my progress and manage my goals.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
5/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
5/5
Company Culture
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
Very warm! Everyone was incredibly nice and caring. I enjoyed my time coming into the office
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
5/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
5/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
5/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I loved my placement, it was a positive memorable experience from start to finish!
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5
Future Career Prospects
Please rate the future employment prospects at Warner Bros. Discovery
4/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Warner Bros. Discovery to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Warner Bros. Discovery
It depends on the role, but it's key to have a good CV and (in my specific field) make sure to include a link to a portfolio!
