Technical Sales Engineer Review

by Intel Corporation

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • Overall the placement was very enjoyable. The responsibilities of being a full time worker & the freedom to work on additional projects outside of the job role were noteworthy parts of the 13-month placement.

    4/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • I felt very valued by my colleagues. This was evident through project ownership and general feedback received.

    5/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • I joined the organisation through a huge transition period. My department/team was the last to be reformed and this was still occurring 2-3 months into my placement. Throughout this period I didn't have much support/guidance from my direct manager but once our team was assigned a new manager I felt very well supported immediately. My manager is always happy to make time for me if I need to speak with him.

    4/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • Very dependent on the time of year- at the beginning of the internship (late Summer), it was pretty quiet. This meant I could get to grips with the role and meet people without already being burdened with a lot of ongoing projects. Further on into the internship there was always something I could be working on. Whether it was an official request from a team member or an optional project that I had volunteered for, there are very few moments where you can honestly say "I have nothing to do"!

    5/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • As previously suggested, I was treated like a full time employee and had the responsibilities to match it. My role focuses on working heavily with customers and I was often given full control over small/medium sized projects once I'd proven to my team that I was capable. As I also attend a lot of events, I was often left to my own devices when it came to presentations and/or speaking to customers. The support was there if I needed it, but I was confident enough to crack on with the work without often needing much support.

    5/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • In general, working at a company the size of Intel is always going to be a learning experience. Most of the skills I have picked up are technically minded and, whilst I do not plan on utilizing all of these skills in the distant future, it has undeniably been a fantastic opportunity to learn and develop myself.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • I mostly work on my own in a lab. My direct team is scattered across Europe so there is very little face-to-face time. As a result, the general atmosphere in my direct working area is simply as fun as I make it. The office decor is pretty grim, but the people in my department are either working hard or laughing, so it's a very good work/fun balance.

    4/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • Aside from the first few months of transition, which happens in any organisation, the placement was very well set up. I knew exactly who to go to if I needed help with anything placement-related and we've been asked multiple times what we can to do make it more enjoyable for future interns.

    5/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • I didn't request much formal training (sitting exams etc), but any ad-hoc requests like "Can you show me how this works?", were acted upon very quickly. My colleagues genuinely seem to care about my progress as an individual as long as I put in the effort.

    4/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Healthcare/Dental

    3/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • There are plenty of opportunities, but I think I will opt to work in a smaller organisation in the future.

    4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • Absolutely. There are ~45 interns on-site in Swindon. For the first few weeks there's plenty of opportunities to socialize and go on nights out together to break the ice.

    4/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • Decent. We're paying £270/month for a really nice 4bed house not too far away from work. Drinks are OK, depends where you go. Plenty of cheaper options if you're inclined!

    4/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • Depends what you want. Nightclub-wise, there's only a handful. I'd only suggest going to one- the rest are pretty sketchy. Loads of bars/pubs if you prefer that scene though.

    3/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • There are plenty of work events arranged through the social committee. As always, depends what you're interested in.

    4/5

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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Information Technology

South West

June 2015


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