Business Analyst Review

by Intel Corporation

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Intel, I was able to work on various projects as well as engage in lots of social activities put on by the company.

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

    • My colleagues trusted me to take the lead on my projects and would come to me if they felt I could help them out. I felt like a was another full time employee rather than just an intern.

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

    • My managers/supervisors were always looking to provide me with support and guidance both around my project work and how I could develop myself individually.

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

    • Some peaks and troughs but generally i had a very good balance of work.

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

    • I was given a lot of responsibility during my time on my placement, initially I had a mentor to work alongside on my projects but toward the back-end I was able to take the lead on a project.

    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 was able to partake in lots of internal training courses and certifications as well as general coaching from colleagues. It would have been good to also have the opportunity to attend and gain external certifications as well as internal.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • There was a good blend of work and play. I worked in 3 teams during my placement and all were very friendly and inclusive.

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

    • My manager managed the organisation of my placement, setting up initial and ongoing training's, opportunities to follow my interests and development areas as well as a range of opportunities across different projects.

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

    • Internally there was a lot of investment but i did not have any external training and development opportunities.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    Healthcare/Dental
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • There is no formal graduate scheme but do hire back interns into the company.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was a really strong intern community with lots of sports and social events.

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

    • I commuted to work but my colleagues say it is pretty reasonable!

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

    • Not great.

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There are lots of opportunities if you seek them out, Intel will support you.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Computer Science, Information Technology, Recruitment

South West

June 2016

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