Placement Year Review at Intel Corporation

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?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Always a challenge, and fun time.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

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)?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

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?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

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?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

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?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Most useful year of university so far!

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Unless there was a major project, the office was always buzzing

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

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?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I was offered training in any area I felt I needed training in.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

• 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?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

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?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

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?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

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?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

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?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

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?

Working for a company that is so famous like Intel boosts your CV no end

Review 121/121 for Intel Corporation

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