ISS and Cloud Sales Support/Enablement/Events Review

by Hewlett Packard Enterprise

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Rating

4.6/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.6
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • It has been a great experience to work for HP this year. I have gotten a great insight into the B2B market as well as gotten practice in business operations.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • My colleagues have always been close to mentor and support. I have gotten to know several quite well. I have always felt like part of the team.

    5/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • I have always received the relevant and needed support. Even senior managers have been very open to mentor me and give advice.

    5/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • I have been very busy in a good way. I have had a variety of tasks and projects to work on. I have also been travelling alot for meetings and events.

    5/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • I have been given more responsibility than I expected but in a great way. Several projects I ran on my own because my colleagues put that trust in me!

    5/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • This placement year has enabled me to understand the theory I have learned in a range of different subjects such as management, leadership, project management and international relations.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • It was always really nice. People are friendly and were always open for a chat. I have never had an unfriendly/rude encounter.

    5/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • It all depended on the person that handed over to the new intern. In my case, the previous intern was not overly engaged and I had to create the role myself. To me, that was something that was beneficial.

    4/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • HP assured me that I was very welcome to any training I wanted to attend. The basic training for software and CRM I received in the beginning of my internship. Personal development has been managed with my boss, who always took time for me.

    5/5

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

    Subsidised Canteen

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    Healthcare/Dental

    5/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • I am intending to come back to HP as I have truly enjoyed the culture and atmosphere here. I have also created a network that I want to nurture.

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • Yes it was great. The intern community sticks together and lives together in Reading in this case. I already had a home before I started so I didn't move out.

    5/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • In terms of Bracknell it is fairly ok. In terms or Reading, it can be a bit more expensive. London has high prices as expected. It depends where you go, as well.

    4/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • Reading as far as I know is a great place for nights out as it is a student town and has good deals during the week on both food and drink.

    5/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • Yes, every time there was a team meeting we always had networking drinks afterwards informally somewhere outside the office. Several events have also been outside of work that I have enjoyed.

    5/5

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Placement (10 Months+)

London

May 2015


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