Global Accounts Public Sector Sales Support Review

by Hewlett Packard Enterprise

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • Thoroughly enjoyable, great company to work for.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Given lots of responsibly and treated as an equal. All staff are were very helpful and looked out for your best interests.

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

    • Managers/colleges were keen to help you prosper where they could. Guiding and advising you on networking opportunities and dissertation/uni work.

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

    • My role specifically was made up of mostly ad hoc projects which sometimes meant an unsteady work flow. Good way to learn how to manage your time.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Lots of responsibility given, really part of the team. Often the work I did impacted greatly on others in the team and processes within the business.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Dramatically increase confidence and soft skills amongst many. Given me a greater understanding of the area's within Business that I want to develop and focus on for my future career.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Great atmosphere. Fun and colourful with a lively working environment. Perfect balance between relaxed and professional. One of the biggest highlights of working for HP especially with so many other interns in the office.

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

    • Internship set up well, in particular the month hand over you get with the previous intern you are replacing; not being chucked in at the deep end.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • On the job training with the intern you are replacing for the first month. The chances to do on-line training on programs you are unsure of throughout the year.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • Great chance to network whilst on placement. Get to know areas/people who work within the areas offering graduate roles for the future. Great foot in the door.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Great social atmosphere with fellow students. Intern committee that organises nights out and social events including the 3 Peaks Challenge and an Intern Summer Ball.

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

    • Reading is reasonable to live, rent is low and socialising costs are about average.

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

    • Reading isn't the greatest night out but it was made by the people you go out with. Nights out with all the interns, a chance to socialise outside of work.

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • 3 Peaks Challenge organised by the intern committee.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Business Operations, Banking, Data Science, Business Management, Financial Management, Information Technology, Sales

South East

May 2012

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