Placement Review at HP

The Role

Role Description

The customised & secure contract administrator is responsible for administering the Front Office Activity for Contact Admin. This activity is inclusive of the End to End Contract Administration Processes, Registration, Quoting, Amendments and Renewals.

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

The work within my specific job role was mediocre, it was mainly administrative work but I had lots of support from my team and management to take on extra tasks which meant I got a lot more from my placement.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I undertook the same job role as everyone else in my team, I wasn't treated as an intern as I had the same responsibilities. We worked as a team to achieve the same team goals.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I had lots of support and encouragement from my team, they were always willing to help. I felt part of the team.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

The work load was designed to enable an intern to take on additional roles and responsibilities within the department or outside of this. The role was busiest towards month end which meant I had a quiet period at the start of the month to work on extra activities.

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

I managed the contracts of a group of accounts this activity is inclusive of the End to End Contract Administration Processes, Registration, Quoting, Amendments and Renewals.. I worked closely with the sales team to ensure that the customer requirements were met, I attended customer meetings and was occasionally given responsibility to resolve issues with the customer directly.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I enhanced my skills and learnt plenty of new ones. I was given lots of opportunities and experiences, definitely a worthwhile placement!

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Good office atmosphere

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

★★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 4/10

I was only the first intern to work in this team so they did not have much training/support materials but I worked with my manger this year to develop a more formal training programme. There is a one month hand over period with the the current intern.

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

Lots of opportunities for extra training which was voluntary, I took part in nearly all opportunities I was presented with.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 1/10

• Sports and Social Club

11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

I would be happy to work for HP in the future.

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Good intern community, over 50 interns in Bracknell, very good atmosphere lots of social events and a social committee to organise and run events.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Living was fairly cheap. Socialising was a bit more expensive, in the town itself with the interns it was standard student prices during the week but often with work it is more convenient to go out on weekends.

14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

★★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 4/10

A few small clubs and pubs in Reading town centre.

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

Intern socialising.

Review 95/95 for HP

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