Events Intern Review

by Hewlett Packard Enterprise

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • It was a tough year as I was given real responsibility - which meant stress at times. However was very enjoyable and something to gain real experience from!

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

    • I was part of a small team and I felt that I was truly valued as an employee as well as for my work.

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

    • Nothing was ever too much, always time to talk and always able to answer questions and help you out if you get stuck.

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

    • Due to the nature of the job it was expected to have some extremely busy periods as well as the occasional lull. It was hard to manage at first but something you easily adjust to.

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

    • I was given real responsibility to work on important events.

    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 developed some important transferable skills that I believe will benefit me well in future jobs.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • HP is an open office which makes for a good atmosphere and easy to find and talk to the people that you need to. However it can get get stressful if others around you are stressed.

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

    • Well organised, halls booked for the first month and a welcome meeting on arrival. However beyond this you are in the hands of your manager and there is little to no standardised structure for all interns.

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

    • I received a lot of development opportunities, taking on more responsibility and gaining confidence in my abilities. However I was not aware of any training programmes that would be relevant to my role.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Above 25 days holiday

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

    • Non-sales graduate jobs are limited, but not impossible to be hired post-graduation.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Lots of interns at HP, with the majority living on adjacent roads in Reading. Lots of nights out through the year, easy to pop round to others houses on a weeknight!

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

    • Far cheaper than living down south - Interns live in a student area with cheap rent.

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

    • Good night out in Reading - do not believe there is anything in Bracknell!

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

    • There are charity events to get involved in, such as 3 Peaks and Palace to Palace.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Business Operations, Logistics and Operations, Marketing

South East

April 2014

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