Intern Review

by Hewlett Packard Enterprise

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    4.6

    The Role

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

    • Great experience in a good learning internship outside UK

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

    • Have been given the opportunity to lead projects on various occasions. Given freedom on the way that I work within the company.

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

    • Always received concrete feedback from my peers at work.

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

    • Had a perfect balance of work and social life during my placement

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

    • Had several opportunities to handle 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?

    • These skills that I have been able to gain will be a strong strength of mine.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very liberal environment

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

    • Was given alot of information prior to the start, and the managers aided me in quickly learning the skills required

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

    • I had been given training from the company which was compulsory, besides that I had also been sent abroad to another headquarters to learn more on the skill that I should develop. This showed to me that the company was investing time and money in all of my efforts.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    International Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

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

    • I have had a great experience during the internship, and am certain that they would be more then pleased to hire me again. Although I feel that I need to gain experience in other areas of the same field.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Had a interns group, and were meeting each weekend socializing.

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

    • The living and socializing was very reasonable in direct comparison to the UK. The reasons for this are that I have been able to make sufficient from savings even after the majority of socializing.

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

    • Stuttgart as a city has a strong nightlife and is compatible for different individuals needs.

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

    • There are several activities that I have been able to participate in outside work, such as some dance classes.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Marketing

South West

March 2008

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