Technical Marketing Engineer Review

by Intel Corporation

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    2.6

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed my placement, it was nice to use the skills that i have learnt in university and to see scenarios in which they are useful.

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

    • There were times where things went straight over my head, but this is to be expected when working with people who have far more experience than you, but when asked they fully explained the situation.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • There was always guidence available when needed. Just ask and the rest of the team is happy to help.

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

    • i found myself very busy. As people say there is always work to do even if it needs to be found. When i wasn't at work i found myself reading journals related to this field, so that i could hopefully contribute a little more.

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

    • I had a huge amount of responsibilty, i would often make technical changes after going through a review process.

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

    • The skills i have learnt and improved are not just technical but people and customer skills.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Cool.......Good AirConditioning....... The atmosphere was really uplifting and positive, the staff in the office were brilliant to work with and be around.

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

    • The whole process was set up really well and is run by the previous years interns.

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

    • I had access to all the company training including technical course like CCNA.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Unfortunately they are decreasing IT headcount

    2/5

    The Culture

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

    • I didnt live locally but interns went out regualrly

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

    • I commuted from outside and have no idea about this.

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Again didnt live locally.

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There was always something good to contribute whether be Charity projects or just helping out in the community

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South West

June 2014

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