Sales and Marketing intern Review

by Intel Corporation

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    2.8

    The Role

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

    • some tasks are boring eg admin tasks but you get that with any job- most of the tasks are really interesting

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

    • all colleagues treat you with respect and just like one of them- not like your an intern

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

    • my manager is very supportive and tries really hard to get me good opportunities where i can develop

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

    • some days are busier due to beginning of quarter or near an event, but most of the time its ok

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

    • you are given a good amount of responsibility, but it depends how much effort you put in. If you try hard and show you are trustworthy then they will give you more responsibility

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

    • working in an international company teaches you a lot about working with people from other cultures and just putting into practice what you have learnt at uni, you can't learn everything from a book especially in business

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • I have a good team who are light hearted and approachable

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

    • intel have a good placement scheme with everything in place for you

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

    • the training is available if you wish you could do a different training each week

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

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

    • it is a great company to work for even if you dont think you are interested in IT- I didnt know the first thing about a PC when I started

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • yes but I didnt like them!

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

    • wasnt too bad, similar to uni, but we get paid so its fine

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

    • not so great in swindon, but many towns within one hour eg london, bristol, oxford

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • there is a social club and many sports and volunteering opportunities so a lot to do if you get involved

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South West

March 2012

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