Research and Development Engineer Review

by Hewlett Packard Enterprise

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • The work was both challenging and varied, I feel I have learnt a great deal (both technical and non-technical). And the experiece will help me gain a good job in the future.

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

    • The team I worked with welcomed me as if I was a regualer employee, and gave me the encouragement and oppurtunity to act as part of the team.

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

    • The management have been there for me at every opportunity.

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

    • I have been given a chance to choose my own projects and manage my own time.

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

    • I was allowed to run my own projects and have been given responsiblity to manage these projects on my own.

    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 have learnt a great deal which I can take away with me.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The office has a very close family feel to it.

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

    • The internship was extremly well organised, with many processes in place to assist interns.

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

    • The company has invested a lot of time and resources in me, whenever i wanted to learn something new I was always allowed to find an appropiate training course which the company would fund and give me the needed time off.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very appealing, as the comapany have a great attitude towards interns coming back in the future.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was always events organised for interns and employees.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Bristol is fairly expensive.

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

    • The nighlife is very good with lots of places geared for students.

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

    • Yes, there are many charity and fund raising vents in the area, also the company has many sports clubs which they encourage you to get involved in.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Wales

August 2009

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