EMEA Support Accountant Review

by Intel Corporation

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    4.4

    The Role

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

    • I thoroughly enjoyed my 13 months at Intel Corporation. I undertook a variety of tasks and was an enjoyable place to work.

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

    • I felt very welcomed by my colleagues and quickly became part of the close knit team.

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

    • I had both a manager and a supervisor, both of whom supported me throughout my year and in all aspects of my job.

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

    • Every single day I had enough work to do to keep me occupied for the day.

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

    • All of my tasks helped towards the running of the department, as such the responsibility given to be was substantial.

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

    • I have gained a lot of confidence in my abilities, and have learned to speak up for myself, and to work as part of a team. This will help me immensely when going back to University as I know how i work most efficiently and effectively.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • It was always a pleasant atmosphere in the office. Everyone was always friendly and it made going to work enjoyable.

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

    • The overall organisation was good, took on more roles as the year progressed to accommodate for free time.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Intel Corporation invests in their interns and i was no exception, i undertook several trainings sessions which has benefited me hugely for going back to university.

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

    • They offer jobs to interns who exceed expectations which gives interns a strong incentive.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, there was a lot of events organised within the interns to allow us to go out and socialise with the other interns.

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

    • The cost of living in Swindon is reasonable in comparison to other places to live. The socialising costs were also very reasonable.

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

    • It was very good. There are a lot of bars which are near to work so it made it easy to go out for a couple of drinks after work.

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

    • Yes there were a lot of opportunities to get involved in other activities. There was the sports and social group which hosted many activities.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South West

August 2015

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