UK&I HP Storage Sales Specialist Review

by Hewlett Packard Enterprise

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • I ahve gained in valuable experience, by working in the real business world

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

    • I felt like one of the guys in the team, and received good feedback on the work I did for the sales guys

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

    • I received some guidance from the different managers, sometimes I wish I could have soem more, but it did push me to take my own inititives

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

    • I had a very high workload most of the week, although so dependant on the quarter

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • A lot!!

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

    • I think that the skills I ahve gained during my year at Hp will help me a lot for the future both in my career and final year in Uni

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very nice and friendly

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • I think it was quite organised, as we had one month handover period with the previous intern

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

    • A lot of the training had to be done by your own inititive, but everyone are very approachable and helpful if I required nay help

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

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

    • Due to some previous annoncements and cost cuts not great, but I will apply for a grad scheme whne I finish my degree as I have really enjoyed working in teh organisation

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • very strong intern social group

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Fairly expensive

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

    • Very good, a lot of social events organised by the intern group

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

    • Yes quite a few in Reading and close distance to London

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

June 2012

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