Product Managing Marketing Placement Review

by Hewlett Packard Enterprise

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • Overall I really enjoyed my placement at HP. I have learnt more this year, about life, the business world and marketing than I thought I would. This year has been an invaluable experience.

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

    • At HP you are treated like a full time employee, not just an "intern." With this comes responsibility, you have to meet deadlines and act in a professional manner.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • My manager was very supportive and encouraged me to gain as much from my placement year as I could. If I had any problems he was always happy to help and offer advice.

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

    • My workload varied from time to time. Sometimes I was incredibly busy and other times, not so much. I found this useful as it taught me prioritization and time management skills.

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

    • As the year prgressed I was given more responsibility.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I cannot reccomend doing a placement enough. The skills you learn are INVALUABLE.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The office was relaxed and had a open door policy.

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

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

    • 3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

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

    • HP encourage you to look at a placement year as a year long interview... if you get on well at the company, they will go out of their way to get you back as a grad.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Here at the Bristol office there are 13 interns, all with different interests and hobbies. I have made a good group of friends here and after-work-drinks have become a reguar thing.

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

    • This completely depends what part of Bristol you are living in. Some areas are more expensive than others. I would say though that the expensive prices are worth it - Bristol is a FANTASTIC city to go out and have fun in.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • I LOVE Bristol.

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

    • 3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South West

June 2012

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