Placement Year Review at HP

The Role

Role Description

I am involved in a lot in testing and support work for the test engineers. I am in charge of managing a lot of hardware in the laboratories.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Work experience, given responsibilities and atmosphere around the office.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I wasn't treated like an intern more like a team player and a employee.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Whenever I ask for anything they were more than helpful.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I have plenty of the objectives to complete but as soon as I complete them I have more time to relax.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I was put in charge of some software that I implemented and managed for the time I am here which is pretty responsible.

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

I got to know a lot of stuff about enterprise networking.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Great no pressure and open door policy.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Everything was organised correctly.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

We have a great training scheme here we have a broad databases of courses and training which allows us to pick a course and do it anytime!

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

• Flexi Time
• Sports and Social Club
• Company Car
• Subsidised/Company Gym
• National Travel
• Financial Bonus
• Company Parties/Events
• Staff Sales/Staff Shop
• Above 25 days holiday
• Working from home
• Healthcare/Dental

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I will definitely try to keep my job during my last year of university and hope to get a grad job here as well.

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

We stay together. Social life is great!

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I wouldn't know as I don't care for how much it cost, it's important to have a good time.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Bristol is the place to be for parties we got two universities here plenty of students so wherever you look there will be a party.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Bristol is one of the cities which doesn't sleep the opportunities are here if you are willing to make that extra effort to find them and take advantage.

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?

This will be possibly the best job in your life so far so don't waste your time apply in time and get a placement with HP.

Review 93/96 for HP

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