Placement Year Review at HP

The Role

Role Description

Validating TS Consulting orders to ensure compliance with HP and legal requirements. Weekly reports and performance measures.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

HP is a great company to work for as an Intern and I am really enjoying my year so far

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I always get feedback from my colleagues about how well I am doing in my role, and they always say thank you even if it's a small job.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

My manager is always there whenever I need help. She sits 2 desks away from me, so I know I can ask her to help when I want it.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Some days are quiet but you are happy for this rest as month ends and year ends are really busy! If you're not organised or can't deal with stress well, then this is not the job for you.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

My role is very important as orders can't be processed unless they go through me first and I make sure everything is correct. Seeing as some orders are worth $7m its a big responsibility and affects to the departments profits.

6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

I learnt how to organise my time well and get along with colleagues. I learnt alot about excel which will be important in most job roles. I also had training on presentation skills.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Its an open plan office so the mood is very relaxed. In my department I can wear jeans to work which helps with the rlaxed atmosphere.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

As there are 40 or so other interns HP organises it very well. We get put into uni accommodation for the first month which helps us form friendships and decide on who we want to live with for the rest of the year. We have many intern events and started the placement with an introduction day.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I have 1:1's with my manager every month who helps me find ways to develop my skills.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

• Flexi Time
• Subsidised Canteen
• Subsidised/Company Gym
• Company Parties/Events
• Staff Sales/Staff Shop
• Above 25 days holiday
• Working from home

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I like the company but would like to try out different companies before I decide if I want to come back

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

the best! Sometimes it feels like I am still at uni. We have an intern committee and social reps who organise pub crawls and nights out for us. We also try and get other company placement students involved in some of our events in Reading. We all get along really well as we were put into accommodation together.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Rent for a 5 bedroom house is around £300 pppm. Student nights are cheap. It can be expensive at the weekends but you can always find cheap drinks.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Its not as good as Birmingham as the clubs are more bar/clubs. But we always end up having a good night.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

A few

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?

The pay may not be the best, but I know I am enjoying my placement more than my friends due to the large intern community and the relaxed feel in the office. My working hours are 9-5.30 but my manager lets me go early if it is quiet- I work after hours if its needed (like to meet a deadline) but I'm not in the office till like 7 each night like some of my uni friends on their placements.

Review 92/96 for HP

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