Placement Year Details
- Start Date: 2007
- Length: Placement Year (10 Months+)
- Location: Swindon,
South West - Salary: £14,000 - £15,999
- Reviewer’s Course: Computer Studies
- Reviewer’s University: Newcastle University
- Review Date:
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Overall Rated 9.9
★★★★★★★★★★
The Role
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
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Really enjoyed working with new people, great fun.
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
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Everyone got on well with me.
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
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So much support and guidance, it was good.
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
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Sometimes I didn't have any project work but I did some research and reading instead.
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
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I was given my own projects to manage.
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
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Skills required to do any job in the future were sought at this placement. Brilliant.
The Organisation
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
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Everyone was always chatting - it was an open plan office, and we had a good laugh.
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
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They welcomed me on my first day and looked after me throughout.
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
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I had so much training: in the UK and in America!
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
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- Flexi Time
- Subsidised Canteen
- Sports and Social Club
- International 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?
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I will definately reapply for a graduate position, I loved it.
Other Information
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
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There was a lot to do and I got on well with other students.
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
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Swindon is quite inexpensive which gave me more money to spend out of work.
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
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Lots of clubs, pubs, bars in the city centre... great times.
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
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Intel organised lots of events within the company grounds as well as at the Marriott hotel opposite. Free gym too.
- 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?
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You'll love the experience with Intel, one of the best known and a global company.
Review 121/121 for Intel Corporation
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