Marketing and Events Review

by Hewlett Packard Enterprise

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

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

    • I thoroughly enjoyed my whole placement year, it was an invaluable opportunity to build an extensive network and gain experience in all areas of a business.

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

    • The team were welcoming and encouraging from day one and we very quickly adapted to core roles within the team, feeling valued and crucial to some of the campaign execution within the team.

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

    • We had bi-weekly meetings with our supervisor, and felt we could discuss any problems freely. Clare gave great advice on developing our careers and was more than happy for us to explore other areas of potential interest.

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

    • When there were events on I'd often work long hours to get things done, but it's worth it!

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

    • I was given a lot of responsibility as a few members of the team left and it became crucial that we all shared the workload. I picked up tasks which were originally managed by the campaign managers and that's a great achievement for me personally.

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

    • It's shown me a practical side to Marketing in the corporate world, and has put some of what we learn at university into context.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • There were around 55 interns - so it was a very young and energetic environment.

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

    • Very well - you can tell HP(E) have run the internship program for years.

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

    • There is an online portal where you can log on and select any online courses to take - a great opportunity to develop your skills.

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

    • Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I'd love to come back to HPE.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, it was great, everyone lives in Reading together so you bond really quickly.

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

    • Great - was cheap in Reading and close enough to London that you could go there if you fancied.

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

    • Bracknell, none. Reading was quite good :)

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

    • Loads, there is a strong emphasis on getting involved in charity work, fundraising and any extra curricular activities.

    4/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

London

July 2016

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