SQA Engineer Review

by Hewlett Packard Enterprise

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.2
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • Really enjoyed my internship, was great to get practical experience in such a well known company.

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

    • Felt really part of the team as soon as I started. I was trusted with work and projects from all of my team members.

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

    • I was assigned a buddy when I started which was a big help to get me on my feet as they were there to help get all of my equipment set up, also throughout the whole placement each member of my team were very approachable and very helpful.

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

    • I was not too busy or under any stress at any point during my placement but still had enough work.

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

    • I was part of a large team so collectively deadlines had to be made which I gave a hand to make achievable.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • The skills I have made on my placement here at HP will be invaluable to me not just in my final year of university but throughout my future working life

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The office atmosphere was very relaxed, friendly and fun.

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

    • I was one of the first interns to come to my department with HP 3Par this year so some aspects could be worked on.

    2/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • there was ample training available and my development was the key aspect of my placement here.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    Healthcare from home

    Healthcare/Dental

    Travel loan
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Not sure of what opportunities are coming up but our manager will be in contact if anything comes up.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • We made our own social scene with the other students and staff great way to meet people.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • The cost of living is quite low compared to other parts of the UK and socializing will not put you out of pocket either.

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

    • During University term time the Nightlife is really good all week, during the summer it dies down a bit to more at the weekends.

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

    • Only a few but weren't suitable for me

    2/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Northern Ireland

June 2015

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