Placement Year Details
- Job Title: IT Support Specialist
- Start Date: 2010
- Length: Placement Year (10 Months+)
- Location: South West
- Salary: £14,000 - £15,999
- Reviewer’s Course: Computer Science With A Year In Industry
- Reviewer’s University: University of Kent
- Review Date:
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Review 44/83 for Intel Corporation
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Job Title: IT Support Specialist
Overall Rated 9.0
★★★★★★★★★☆
The Role
- Role Description
Support Intel's business by making sure all computers in the business are operating. Also upgrades in both hardware and software to keep Intel up to date.
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
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Always a challenge, and fun time.
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
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I was involved in all meetings, and asked for advice in projects
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
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People in my department were always open to questions, as well as Intel's open door policy.
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
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Because of the nature of the job, some times I was really busy, other days the load was very light.
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
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I flew to other countries alone to set up new offices as well as ran a number of my own projects.
- 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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Most useful year of university so far!
The Organisation
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
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Unless there was a major project, the office was always buzzing
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
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Everything had been planned. At the start though, there were a few questions.
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
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I was offered training in any area I felt I needed training in.
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
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- Subsidised Canteen
- Company Car
- Subsidised/Company Gym
- National Travel
- International Travel
- Financial Bonus
- Company Parties/Events
- Staff Sales/Staff Shop
- Above 25 days holiday
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
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I enjoyed this year, and the RCG's already there seem to enjoy their work
Other Information
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
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We had an intern committee that organised social events, as well as team socials.
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
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Swindon is pretty cheap, as long as you head to the centre of town
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
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There are a number of clubs and bars open to all in main town Swindon
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
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Intel runs a number of outside clubs and offers opportunities to take part in external projects
- 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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Working for a company that is so famous like Intel boosts your CV no end
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