IT Support Specialist Review

by Intel Corporation

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Rating

4.5/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.6
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

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

    • Always a challenge, and fun time.

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

    • I was involved in all meetings, and asked for advice in projects

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

    • People in my department were always open to questions, as well as Intel's open door policy.

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

    • Because of the nature of the job, some times I was really busy, other days the load was very light.

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

    • I flew to other countries alone to set up new offices as well as ran a number of my own projects.

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

    • Most useful year of university so far!

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Unless there was a major project, the office was always buzzing

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

    • Everything had been planned. At the start though, there were a few questions.

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

    • I was offered training in any area I felt I needed training in.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I enjoyed this year, and the RCG's already there seem to enjoy their work

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • We had an intern committee that organised social events, as well as team socials.

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

    • Swindon is pretty cheap, as long as you head to the centre of town

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • There are a number of clubs and bars open to all in main town Swindon

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Intel runs a number of outside clubs and offers opportunities to take part in external projects

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Wales

July 2010

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