Marketing and Sales Scitex Review

by Hewlett Packard Enterprise

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    3.7
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • Really enjoyed it and got to travel and network with management

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

    • As soon as i joined my team i never felt like an intern i was accepted like a full time member

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

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

    • Was very busy during certain periods when events were coming up. However, towards the end i started to feel like i needed more tasks and responsibility as i now knew all the processes well

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

    • I was given loads of responsibility as an intern. I was the Marketing manager for the UK in my department which involved liasing with the central team

    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 feel like the placement was very valuable and has taught me skills which i may never have gained through purely doing a degree.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Relaxed, social environement. HP have a laid back approach to working which means people are motivated to try their best.

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

    • Everything from the application process to the relocation was supported and well organised by the company

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

    • I was given opportunities to attend training courses in regards to my department however i may have enjoyed more training for personal development.

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Working from home

    Healthcare from home
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would definietly consider coming back to the company. However i would want to work in a differnet role. I will apply also apply for other companoes as i want to broaden my experiences.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • There are a large group of interns to socialise and network with. We undertake charity events and social activities as a group.

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

    • Not cheap but more cost effective than working in central London. However, the area means you can travel into London very easily.

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

    • Didn't go out much in Reading, but for intern nights out it was good.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Lots to do on weekends and places within easy travel distance

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Advertising, Data Science, Market Research, Marketing, PR & Communications

South West

June 2013

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