Marketing and events co-ordinator Review

by Intel Corporation

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Rating

2.7/5
  • The Role
    2.2
  • The Company
    2.7
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed the role but at some times did not have enoguht work so had to find extra for my self.

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I did not feel particularly valued as there were so many interns (apprx 50) and our jobs were not extreamly important.

    2/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • I had a manager who was helpful when I asked questions and there were people around who i could ask quesitons but they were always very busy. Some interns had buddys/supervisors but i wasnt given one. Also, the intern who i took over from was not helpfull at all.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Some days i had nothing to do so trued to find work. other times i had too much to do, there was not a good balance.

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Not alot, no jobs i did were particularly important and always got checked.

    2/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • it has given me work experience and feel more confident applying for jobs however it has not helped me with my university studies. i do not have any regrets about placement though.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • very quiet. no socialising, only with other interns.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • very well organised bu some departments were better than others. some interns did not have a propper job role. my job role constantly changed.

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

    • Training was about Intel and Intel values and products.

    2/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Working from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • No jobs available in my department as there is no headcount available. otehr departments are a possibility but much more likley to get those jobs if that is where you did your internship.

    1/5

    The Culture

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

    • Excellent Intern social life.

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

    • High rent. Lots of averaely priced places to eat and drink.

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Good night life for interns, cheap but not as cheap as uni - as expected.

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

    • If you looked for them your self, i got invloved in charity work and took up golf lessons.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Logistics and Operations, Marketing

South West

July 2011

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