Support Accountant Review

by Intel Corporation

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • Very enjoyable placement. A job with real responsibility. My team were great and Intel looked after me very well.

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

    • Treated like any employee, no differentiation between intern and other employees.

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

    • Have a mentor, supervisor and manager. Can tailor the amount of support to your own requirements

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

    • You are encouraged to take on work in and outside of your department/ functional area. You are responsible for finding the balance.

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

    • I was responsible for running projects and high value processes.

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

    • The skills I have learnt this year I will use throughout my working career.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Good team moral and fun office environment created by Intel.

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

    • Very well organised.

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

    • Very heavily. They want to develop you as an individual so that if you return after uni you will have an enhaced skill set.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

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

    • A good chance of getting a job back. If you do you can work internationally.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • We had our own intern committee to organise trips abroad, nights out and also day trips.

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

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

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

    • Lots of sports teams and societies.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South West

March 2013

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