Marketing Specialist Review

by Intel Corporation

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    5.0
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • It was the best year of my life so far in both a professional and personal sense, i enjoyed it more than i ever expected.

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

    • I felt very valued, and appreciated. They made me feel like an integral part of the team from day one all the way through until the end

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

    • My managers never-ending support and encouragement was constant and really kept me motivated, and helped me to improve

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

    • My time at Intel involved multitude of projects, events etc. so my days were filled, in the best way possible

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

    • You are made to feel like a full-time employee rather than 'just an intern' with real responsibilities

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

    • The skills I've learnt and the friends, improvements and growth that i've made both personally and professionally will help me in all aspects of my future

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • I loved being in the office - everyone was really friendly, and everyone gets on really well which makes it a relaxed, calming and fun atmosphere.

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

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

    • I was always encouraged to take part in trainings to develop my skills, and required training had to be completed on a regular basis. I had meetings with my manager on a weekly basis where feedback was given and areas to improve on etc. were discussed, ensuring I kept learning and improving.

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • A future job within Intel is a very exciting and sought-after prospect; i'd be ecstatic and grateful to have the opportunity to return.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • we are like a family - always there for each other, planned days/nights out etc.

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

    • Average, affordable, reasonable

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

    • Slightly poor, but it was okay because the 40+ interns made it good!

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • YES. Sports and social clubs for after work, things to do in the area etc.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Accounting, Advertising, Banking, Business Management, Information Technology

South West

June 2016

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