Procurement Intern- Purchasing Assistant Review

by Hewlett Packard Enterprise

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • I've loved working at HP.

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

    • Everyone was really friendly and welcoming from day 1.

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

    • Always giving thorough training on every task.

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

    • I had daily tasks that I had to do as well as different tasks that other groups and teams would maybe need help with which kept me busy. It is a fast paced working environment.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I had a buyers role and was responsible for a list of parts all under my name. I was responsible for any shortages/late deliveries which is a lot of responsibility for a student intern in my department.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I feel that my year in industry has given me valuable experience which I can use going back into to university. I have learned so many new things and am still learning even though I am nearly finished.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone in the office gets along with each other. They promote an open door policy at HP so every feels welcomed and at ease.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • I had my job role set from day 1.

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

    • I have been given many training opportunities including my white belt in Lean Six Sigma training and also more recently Project Management(CAPM) training for my exam certification. I have always been encouraged by management to take every training opportunity I am offered while I am here.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would be happy to return to work for HP.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There are a few interns based at HP and we all knew each other from university. We've had a few nights out now together along with the staff in our office which have always been good.

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

    • I lived at home throughout my placement so the cost of living wasn't higher or lower than what I am used to.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • There's nothing around the HP campus, we always have our nights out in Glasgow City Centre where the nightlife is always busy and there are so many great places to go.

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

    • As far as I am aware I never really took part in anything outside of work. I know that there are a few different sports club on the site but I didn't take part in these.

    2/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Scotland

June 2015

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