Sales and Marketing Review

by Intel Corporation

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    3.1
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

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

    • A valuable opportunity, but not what I want to do in the future.

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

    • As an intern, not always included in F2F / meetings out of office

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

    • Some interns provided with Buddy, and received regular motoring. I did not, however was useful for those who did.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Very unpredictable. Quiet at times, but Intel are very flexible with your involvement with different projects and teams. You can find your own work.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Due to the nature of my role, the majority of work was only seen internally. However a lot of internal responsibility

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Learnt many transferable skills that can be applied to any sales / marketing role. Also valuable business understanding to take back to University for final year

    5/5

    The Company

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

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

    • The placement scheme as a whole is very well organised, however my role is particular was very ambiguous.

    2/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Intel as a whole provide extensive training in your first few weeks. Most Interns have a 6 week handover from the existing intern.

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I enjoyed the company culture however not the industry I wish to work in

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • 50-60 interns each year

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

    • Cheaper rent than at Uni

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

    • It is what you make it.

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

    • Regular Socials, 'Great Place to Work' hold regular events

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South West

March 2012

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