Placement Year Review at NetApp

The Role

Role Description

First point of contact for general queries
Benefit information and questions
Employee administration issues such as VISA letters, references, new hire information, resignations, exit interviews
Explanation of HR policies

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

The amount of responsibility that I get at NetApp is amazing and I am continually given new challenges and learning so much from them.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I really feel like part of the team and they include me in almost everything they do.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

My manager is very approachable, so whenever I have a question, I know that she will always be willing to help/support me as best she can.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

There have been times where I have been very busy, but I like that I have had so many different things to do on a regular basis.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I was given quite a lot of responsibility, I am responsible for all administration and have been given a few big projects to work on throughout my placement.

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 that I have learnt from this placement will be invaluable for me when I am back at university, I would highly recommend doing a placement.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Very relaxed atmosphere.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

It is really nice to have other Interns around the office to chat to, and I know that some other companies do not take on as many as NetApp do. In that way, I think the set up of the placements are really good.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

If I want to, I can attend any training session that I think will help me and I have also had some specific training for my role that has been very valuable.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

• Company Parties/Events
• Above 25 days holiday

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

At NetApp there is no graduate scheme as of yet, and the HR department is fairly small, so I could not be sure whether there is a chance of future employment.

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

There are 8 Interns and we all get on really well.

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

I live in the Kingston area, so I do tend to socialise more there.

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

Review 4/5 for NetApp

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