UK&I Press and Analyst Relations Executive Review

by Hewlett Packard Enterprise

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Rating

4.5/5
  • The Role
    4.9
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    4.5

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • This internship was unlike no other, with 70 other interns the working atmosphere was great. You are fully supported by all staff members during your time.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • I felt valued by my team, other interns and also by HP as a whole. They really respect the intern community for the work they do and know they are an integral part of the company

    5/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • I was given support when asked by my managers and supervisors, this came in the form of formal 1:1s, weekly catch ups and being able to ask them anything

    5/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • My work varied week to week, this made the job more exciting. I have been very busy all year

    5/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • I was given the chance to lead the internal HP magazine, this is distributed to 24 sites across the UK. I was also given the ability to lead events and other projects as well as to work independently day to day

    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 think the year at HP has helped me immensely, personally and professionally and has equipped me for the future

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • High morale in the office and the ability to approach everyone made the working environment pleasant and it was fun to come to work!

    5/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • Very well organised, with a 1 month handover the previous intern ensured I knew what I was doing before giving me the ropes

    4/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • They invest heavily in interns, allowing them a lot of responsibility

    4/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    National Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    3/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • very

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • The intern social life was great, always going out with lots of events to get involved in!

    5/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • Reading isn't that expensive - houses are a good price and going out doesn't cost too much

    4/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • great!

    4/5

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

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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Accounting, Advertising, Business Management, Computer Systems Engineering, Consumer Products/FMCG, Customer Service, Education/Teaching, Information Technology, Logistics and Operations, Market Research, Marketing, PR & Communications, Sales

South West

May 2015


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