Strategic initiatives assistant Review

by Hewlett Packard Enterprise

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Rating

4.5/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    4.5

    The Role

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

    • HP is one of the best companies to work as an intern. I have enjoyed my time here and will struggle to go return to Uni

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

    • Since day 1 i have been part of the team! i am treated the same as everyone else

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

    • I couldnt fault them at all! Guidance is there when needed

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

    • Dependent on projects, some days sooo busy you dont get a moment to yourself, other days, not as busy, but means you can involve yourself in other things

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

    • I am given my own projects and processes to run, from small action logs, to full senior level projects to improve a process within HP world wide

    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 will use all of these skills in my days roles, and also at university one key skill is team work! you can never work in a team too much

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Great! we have a open door policy which means you can speak to anyone and everyone

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

    • very well managed. my role is very initiative based so i usually just get on with things when asked!

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

    • the firm very interesed in my progression. My manager sets biweekly reviews with the team to make sure we are all happy. i have completed many training courses locally and internationally

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

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

    • I am already lookig at the graduate role

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Great. we have a assigned socail team who plan event for us. also we all live within a mile of each other so will socialise everyday

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

    • very good for the salary.

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

    • Bracknell is very queiet, but reading is fantastic

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

    • Hundreds!!!

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Accounting, Banking, Legal/Law, Market Research, Marketing, Voluntary

South East

June 2013

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