Placement Year Review at HP

The Role

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

The work is a good mix of analysis and practical work with opportunities to meet with customers and potentially go abroad.

2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

The atmosphere at HP is great, it's really relaxed and everyone is welcoming and happy to help at any time.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

My manager is great. She's supportive and able to give feedback and direction on all work I'm doing.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I get lots of work I'm solely responsible for which keeps me busy but I also have time to be on the Intern Committee.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I'm responsible for a lot for example being the lead on various projects for the UK&I but I'm also given guidance throughout.

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 skills I've developed will be useful for my studies and beyond especially excel skills which have improved dramatically.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

A good mix of fun and a suitable working environment. I'm with 5 other interns making it a good working atmosphere while remaining professional.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

HP have been running their internship scheme for many years although I am only the third Intern in my role throughout the years. It's extremely well organised with each Intern with a useful job which benefits HP and the Intern.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

There's lots of resources available to us as Interns including internet based training and face to face training with my Manager including presentation skills. The training is pushed for all Interns and is readily available to everyone.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

• Flexi Time
• National Travel
• Financial Bonus
• Company Parties/Events
• Staff Sales/Staff Shop
• Working from home

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

As long as I prove my skills there is opportunities to come back as a graduate.

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

There was lots of social events organised with HP Interns and also lots of other Companies around the same area such as Microsoft, Fujitsu, BMW, Waitrose. There's a good mix of social life and work.

13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

I live at home so it made placement a lot cheaper!

14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Lots of places to go out. Reading is a popular choice with the Interns at the Bracknell HP.

15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Not only Intern Opportunities but also activities and charity work for all employees who want to participate. The year is what you want to get out of it, you can put in as much or as little extra time in as possible.

In addition to these questions, is there any extra information you would like to leave about your experiences on your work placement that other students may be interested in?

HP always states the importance of networking especially as the managers can secure you a role onto the Graduate Scheme. There are lots of opportunities to impress and get involved. In addition to this the Interns are rewarded with bonuses for outstanding work and chances of travelling for customer meetings or events which include Milan and Vienna.

Review 88/96 for HP

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