Commercial Sales Support Review

by Hewlett Packard Enterprise

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed my time at HP as I gained invaluable experience which will undoubtedly give me the best chance when I leave University and begin my search for a graduate position.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Friendly, supportive & always helpful!

    5/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Always on hand or contactable when I needed them

    5/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • In my role, I had one very busy day, the remainder of the week was well balanced.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • One of the best aspects of this intern programme is that you are given real responsibilities. You contribute to the daily efficiency and running of your department and are given the chance to show your skills.

    5/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Absolutely no doubt that the skills/knowledge gained will forward my career prospects when departing from university.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • Staff are generally cheery and happy in the office

    5/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • The handover process was well planned and I felt that I was in a good position when the previous intern left. The recruitment process was relatively well organised, however I did experience a big delay in receiving contact at one stage.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • I had weekly one to one sessions in which I was able to ask questions, solve queries and enhance my skills in areas I chose.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I will be applying for a graduate position at this company and hope to succeed in doing so.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • A number of social events were arranged for the interns by an intern committee.

    5/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • General costings of going out to meals/clubs was not too extravagant. However, I lived at home during the placement and so offset the cost of paying for a room in a house.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Good range of bars/nightclubs in the town

    5/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • You were given the chance to participate in charity events.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Information Technology

South East

January 2014

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