Placement Year Review at HP

The Role

Role Description

Running a variety of IT projects that included the implementation of print and softwate solutions into Enterprise Organisation.

Also involved in internal development of Business Processes and tools to accomplish these.

Revenue analysis and reporting

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

Some difficult internal processes that challenged everyone

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

We were a close team that welcomed newcommeres

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Some guidance given by manager, however this was usually remotely

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 4/10

Busy most of the time, had to put in extra unpaid hours

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

As much responsibility as my colleagues to run projects

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Very good experience to show how education and theories often do not work in practice

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Good community of friendly people

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Good set up bar a few HR mistakes with pay and benefits

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Large online training database and some f2f training

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

• Flexi Time
• Sports and Social Club
• Company Parties/Events
• Staff Sales/Staff Shop
• Working from home

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Good opportunities to move around

Other Information

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

Many social events organised good community

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

★★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 4/10

Living costs for housing are expensive, many student nights

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Reading was a good place to go out, good nightlive

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Some sports and social activities

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?

Make sure you select flex benefits carefully

Review 95/95 for HP

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