Marketing Executive Review

by Hewlett Packard Enterprise

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Rating

3/5
  • The Role
    2.8
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • Overall the year was good - however working for such a large organisation meant that everything was very impersonal and alot of time was spent on email and in the office, which did not suit me very well.

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I worked closely with my immediate team which was great - but as i was in contact with so many people on a daily basis (internal and external to the company) i didnt work as closely with people as i would have liked.

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

    • Support from colleagues was great, however there was not alot of guidance issued by my line managers. I would have liked to have had catch up sessions on a regular basis to help get the most out of my placement.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • My roles were varied and working in a large team meant that more than one manager could align work to you. I was very busy from day to day and there were very few times when i found myself asking for addtitional work or not having alot to do.

    1/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • As i progressed over the year, my responsibility grew considerably. There were times when i enjoyed having the freedom and trust to complete work - however on occasion it seemed there was alot of pressure for an intern role.

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

    • I think i learnt a great deal throughout the year and will continue to use these skills in my final year of study and beyond in future jobs.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • There were a large group of interns working in the office which provided entertainment on a daily basis.

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

    • Very well - HP values theirs interns and use them as normal employees. I think that the appraisal scheme could have been better.

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

    • Alot of time was spent on training and teachinh, especially in the initial months.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • There are graduate positions open - however i wouldnt want to go back when i finish university.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

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

    • Fairly costly, however our salary was plenty enough to cover costs.

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

    • Reading night life was ok - fairly small town, so glad we were only there for a year!

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

    • 2/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Marketing

International

August 2010

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