Customer Business Analyst Review

by Intel Corporation

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Rating

1.7/5
  • The Role
    1.3
  • The Company
    1.8
  • The Culture
    2.3

    The Role

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

    • Job was very repetitive and dull at times, especially with the current economic climate not having enough work to do.

    1/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Felt like part of the team most of the time, but sometimes treated as intern.

    2/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Some support given, but most support given by collegues when I was stuck (rather than as formal training). Manager not great at giving support, but on the job coach tried hard.

    2/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Bored- No work to do hardly ever. Few busy days but generally quite quiet.

    1/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Responsibility to manage 4 accounts of my own with little/no help.

    2/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Some training gained- such as working in a team, presentation skills etc. Some of the training was very specific however to Intel or other electronics companies.

    2/5

    The Company

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

    • Young office, usually some fun. Two days with team activities every quarter and other lunches/birthdays also included.

    2/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Quite structured in the beginning, but then all the responsibility handed over to the old interns to train, which at times wasnt completed well.

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

    • Good investment (several training courses, many mandetory).

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Working from home
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Felt the job was too boring to go back.

    1/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was over 100 students- but the social scene wasnt as good as it could have been. Very repetitive weekly and managed by a few people who didnt do anything new.

    2/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Reletively expensive depanding on where you went, but usually offers going on.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • I am from the area so knew about the nightlife before. I like it because it included my friends from school/college, but choice is limited.

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Sports and social club, Intern nights out, events advertised.

    4/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

Wales

June 2009

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