Hardware Engineer Review

by Intel Corporation

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • Great atmosphere amongst colleagues and interns alike.

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

    • Was given meaningful tasks to work on, that actually had a positive impact on the business.

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

    • Management were always more than happy to help with issues, or step in if I became overloaded with work.

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

    • There was always work to be done, so it was generally busy, however there was always a chance to relax if need be.

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

    • I was given a lot of responsibility during my placement. Any issues tended to have an impact on the business and if I caused an issue it was my responsibility to resolve it.

    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 have learnt some skills which will be invaluable for the rest of my degree and working life.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • I was lucky to be working with a group of young, fun people, who liked to work hard and have a good time doing it.

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

    • Very well setup internship program that has been perfected over many years.

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

    • There were a lot of training courses that were compulsory, with some additional options courses. Courses outside of the office weren't an option for me though.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • There are no jobs available in the team at the moment, although there is a possibility that one will become available.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was a large group of interns, all of a similar age, which resulted in a great social scene.

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

    • Accommodation was very reasonable, however going out not on a student night could be quite expensive.

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

    • Ok nightlife. Student night was very good, however this fell during the week so work the next day was never easy!

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

    • Many events arranged by both the site and various intern groups, generally at subsidized rates.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Engineering, Computer Systems Engineering

South East

July 2014

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