Systems Engineer Review

by Hewlett Packard Enterprise

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • The work was challenging and was doing something different everyday.

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

    • The staff here are extremely friendly and welcoming. The office has an informal feel to it that allows you to work hard but also have a laugh with the people around you.

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

    • Cannot fault my team Manager or my mentor, both were providing consisent feedback with regular 1:2:1 meetings, but also showing recognition when it is due.

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

    • As I was in a management team, day to day work was extremely busy during mid project but this was suitable for me as I wanted to be challenged. However, support was readibly available from my mentor, Manager and other co-workers.

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

    • The first month of my placement was intial training, understanding what would be expected of you. As my placement moved forward, I was given much responsibility for which you ultimatly decide how you much you get. However, the more you responsibility you take on, the better!

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

    • HP has a huge catalogue of training courses for you to do via HP University. From Management techniques to technical aspects of HP products. Throughout my placement, I was encouraged by my manager to take time to use these resources.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Being at a place of work, in a professional, office setting, you must act professionaly. However, that does not mean that no one is up for a laugh!

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • I had a very good experience, made by excellent management, hard working co-workers where support and guidance is a high priority.

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

    • They invested heavily on providing courses for you, encouraging you to use time at work for personal development and even paying for courses!

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Working from home

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

    • 4/5

    The Culture

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

    • 3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

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

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

    • 4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Computer Systems Engineering, Computer Science

South West

January 2014

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