Systems Engineer Review

by Hewlett Packard Enterprise

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • The work was both challenging and varied, I feel I have learnt a great deal (both technical and non-technical). And the experience will help me gain a good job in the future.

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

    • The team I worked with welcomed me as if I was a regular employee, and gave me the encouragement and opportunity to act as part of the team.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • The management have been there for me at every opportunity.Manager supports anything you want to do that will help you to develop and therefore benefit the company. Have been on some really good training courses.

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

    • I have been given a chance to choose my own projects and manage my own time.

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

    • I was allowed to run my own projects and have been given responsibility to manage these projects on my own.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Greatly, I have done so much in my time here and learnt so much both in the work I've done and the courses I've been able to do.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Fun never stopped. My colleagues were young energetic and hardworking which made it easier for me to settle in.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • From the start i knew what to expect and barely had any question.

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

    • I attended training courses during my placement, which were essential to completing my jobs to top standards.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • This is a very great place to work in and if you do possess skills necessary to work in this company there is a good chance that you might be working there.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were lots of great parties organized by interns or the company

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • My salary more than covered rent and bills. Socializing is not that expensive as well.

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

    • It was relaxing. Ambiance was crazy and fun.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There are numerous opportunities to get in involved; you just have to pick the ones which suit you. As a company they pride themselves in doing a huge amount for the local community.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South West

April 2014

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