Placement Year Review at HP

Placement Year Details

Job Title: Functional Test Developer (Intern)
Start Date: 2011
Length: Placement Year (10 Months+)
Location: Bristol,
South West
Salary: £14,000 - £15,999
Roles: Computer and Systems Engineering, Information Technology
Reviewer’s Course: Forensic Computing
Reviewer’s University: University of the West of England Bristol
Review Date: November 2011

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Review 86/96 for HP

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Job Title: Functional Test Developer (Intern)

Overall Rated 8.2

★★★★★★★★☆☆

The Role

Role Description: Develop tests and work on test automation.
Occasionally infrastructure for my tests.
1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?: ★★★★★★★★★★
Rated 10/10
2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?: ★★★★★★★★★☆
Rated 9/10
3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?: ★★★★★★★☆☆☆
Rated 7/10
4. How busy were you on a daily basis?: ★★★★★★★★☆☆
Rated 8/10

Most days were at a nice fast speed, occasionally one day a month would be slightly slower. You are given as much work as you ask for.
5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?: ★★★★★★★★☆☆
Rated 8/10
6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?: ★★★★★★★★★★
Rated 10/10

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

They have a free training scheme.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Flexi Time
Subsidised Canteen
Sports and Social Club
Subsidised/Company Gym
Financial Bonus
Company Parties/Events
Staff Sales/Staff Shop
Working from home
Healthcare/Dental

11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Have seen examples of people who work hard that get hired, however not many do.

Other Information

12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?: ★★★★★★★★☆☆
Rated 8/10
13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?: ★★★★★★☆☆☆☆
Rated 6/10
14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?: ★★★★★★★★☆☆
Rated 8/10
15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?: ★★★★★★☆☆☆☆
Rated 6/10

Final Average Overall Review Ratings

Calculated by combining the answers in each section.

The Role Overall

★★★★★★★★★☆
The Organisation Overall

★★★★★★★★★☆
Everything Else Overall

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

The final verdict…

On average, this placement student rated HP with a 8.2 star rating average.

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Review 86/96 for HP

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