Placement Year Review at NetApp

The Role

Role Description

Working with my department and creating effiencey tools to help the sales team increase the time they are out selling instead of in the office with admin work.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

The experience has been a rollercoaster of a ride, the organisation values really rub off onto you and you feel like you are apart of an organisation which is one of the market leaders in its field.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I get treated like any other employee here at NetApp. The atmosphere to interns is fantastic as long as you show work ethic.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

My role is a little unique here as my manager gives me the opportunity to complete a task in my own way with no hassle (this happens with trust) but if I ever need help it is there with a phonecall/email or in person which is great seeming my manager is the District Manager.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

When first starting here I got work put onto me slowly which is great for getting to understand my role. A section of my time here at NetApp my workload was extremley high due to becoming a super user for a massive program but I think this was a unique situation.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

If you show you can be given responsibility then NetApp will give it to you. I have had so many opportunities because I searched for them but there is also an intern project every year where as interns you get given repsonsility for a big project.

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

So far my placement has given me so many skills in working in such a big organisation from networking with many departments, becoming the super user for Sales Force and finding new effiencey tools that will help my team then deploying them.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Although sometimes quiet as I was in the sales department the respect I get is unreal for an intern. My sales team are friendly and approachable which really helps being in an organisation of this size.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

My manager set out a strategy plan for my year here which we reviewed often to make sure we was on track to complete the overall task.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

We have been given day cources from external companies to improve time management, netwowkring and presnetation skills. My manager is also setting up a sales course to give me skills in engaging customers.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

• Flexi Time
• Subsidised/Company Gym
• National Travel
• Company Parties/Events
• Working from home

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Getting recognition with most departments I think has benefited me so I would like to think I would have a good chance when I graduate.

Other Information

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

★★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 4/10

While working here I think this is the only thing I dislike but as more interns will be joining NetApp in the future I think this will improve.

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

As I commuted to my office I cannot comment on this.

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

Again no comment as I did not live locally to the offices.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

There are a few sports related groups who go play football/golf/cycling.

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?

Working for NetApp will enable you to gain skills and communicate with high level managers within such a big organisation.

Review 5/5 for NetApp

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