EMO Note PC Intern Review

by Samsung Electronics

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.7
  • The Culture
    2.8

    The Role

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

    • I felt like the other employees helped with anything I needed and they wanted me to get the best out of my year working.

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

    • They were there on a working level and a friendly level.

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

    • My manager did his absolute best to teach me everything he could and helped me whenever I needed even with him travelling a lot.

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

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

    • Like any job some days are a lot busier than others, there is always something to do.

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

    • I feel my degree is a lot different to working, The stuff you are taught at university doesn't prepare you. Learning out of a text book is totally different to being in a working environment when you learn something new every day. I believe working puts you in a different mind set and will help with my final year in organizing, preparing to meet deadlines.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • I enjoyed my office because I had friends in the office, if you make an effort to make friends the office is going to be far more enjoyable I think its down to personal experience.

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

    • I was the first intern my team had ever had so I don't think they knew what to expect, in a way I'm glad because this meant they treated me more as a valuable member of the team and I had more responsibilities. HR were there when ever you needed them and we were also given a Mentor.

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

    • Samsung I felt wanted me to gain as much as I possibly could, they help us by us helping them.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    International Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would definitely go back to Samsung I think they've been a great company to work for.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes I was lucky I got on so well with some of the other interns we go on nights out, we go for dinner. It was a really good group.

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

    • I chose to live in central London, the downside the commute to work is very long 1.5hours both ways (driving) which is expensive petrol and the rent is very high, But this was totally my choice. The upside of living in London is the social aspect and the interns would stay at my apartment and go on nights out.

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

    • Chertsey nightlife is not great.

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • I personally only went to the gym, but there are football clubs at Samsung where you play other companies etc.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Data Science, Market Research, Marketing

London

August 2013

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