Trade Marketing Executive Review

I thoroughly enjoyed my placement year as it gave me great insight into how a large organization works. I was given a lot of responsibility in my role and given real projects to look after and execute from start to end. The work varies from day to day which is great as it meant I never got bored with what I was doing. This also enabled me to grow and develop a variety of skills which will help me in my long term career.

Very! Interns are treated as valued members of the team and my department in particular welcomed me from day one.

I was given as much support as I wanted. If I ever needed guidance or help with work or other problems, my team and other employees were always happy to help. If I couldn't get the help I needed, then I would be pointed in the direction of someone who could help me.

As interns are treated as full time employees this meant that I had work to do everyday. At times some days would be busier than others however if I needed more work then I would ask and others were happy to give me some.

You are given lots of responsibility and expected to make decisions on your own. At the beginning of the placement you receive more guidance but as you grow confident in your role then you are expected to take the lead.

The skills I have learnt will be a great asset for my degree and future career. I have learnt how to build and maintain strong professional relationships, project management and negotiations among my colleagues, to name but a few. I have also developed my marketing skills and knowledge which will be invaluable for my degree when I return back to Uni.

Great fun! All employees take their work seriously but know how to have a fun time in the office too.

Very good. There is a great intern community so there are lots of activities happening all the time. HR also helped to settle all the interns in and maintain their presence throughout.

There is a lot of training available if you need it through weekly calls, HP University and training days. If you ever needed extra help then personal training can also be set up for you. Each intern is also provided with a mentor which helps you achieve goals and help with personal development.

Interns at HP have a great prospect of returning after their studies.

Very! There is a very large intern community so everyone has the option of living together in Reading. There are always social activities organized such as days away and nights out. It successfully combines the work placement experience with the social side of University.

Fairly cheap.

Interns live in Reading which has a good night life scene. There are several bars and clubs as well a Reading Union all nearby.

Yes lots!