HP Software Development Intern Review

by Hewlett Packard Enterprise

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    2.4

    The Role

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

    • I am still on placement at the time of writing this. To be honest, it's the first job that I have ever been in, I really enjoy working on the projects, with the people and the general atmosphere in the company, which has made things so much easier!

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

    • My dad, who also happens to work for the same company, got very sick and had to have surgery. I had only been working there for a month when he went in to hospital. The whole team was constantly asking how I was, and sharing stories and giving advice through the entire thing. He pulled through, and the members of the office have still been amazing!

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

    • I have been assigned a total of 2 mentors so far, and have a boss, and then a placement supervisor/manager. They have all been very good with/to me, and explain things well, as well as offer advice and support

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

    • I am normally quite busy, but on occasion there can be a lull or increase in work, but it's become normal.

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

    • I have been given a fair bit, I have been working in the testing section of 2 different teams for 3 and 4 months respectively

    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've been doing a lot of learning over the past few months, and have gained a load of skills that will definitely help me in my final year, as well as in my future jobs. This includes some programming languages, to include - Python - C++ - C

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • It's quite nice, quite quiet at times, but everyone is very friendly

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

    • Can be very disorganised at times, usually because of deadlines

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • You learn a lot of stuff by yourself, but you have people there to ask questions and give you overviews whenever you want

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

    • Flexi Time

    Company Parties/Events

    Working from home

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

    • I would love to work here again, if they'll have me!

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Everyone is very friendly and always there to give advice, but aren't afraid to ask us for help if we know something they don't!

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

    • about £350 a month

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

    • Not really a big party person, so I don't know. I've heard it's good.

    0/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There are a fair few things, though, it's mostly fundraising!

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Computer Science

Northern Ireland

January 2014

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