MNC Sales Support Review

by Intel Corporation

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Rating

3.2/5
  • The Role
    3.3
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • I have really enjoyed working at Intel. I have also enjoyed having a lot of other interns around me.

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

    • You have a lot of responsibility and your colleagues value the work you do. Dependant on the work you do your work can be used externally as well as in the company.

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

    • You get supported a lot throughout the placement from different people by having on the job coaches and buddies. Guidance is very dependent on the role and the manager. In some roles you have less guidance than others.

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

    • It is what you make it. You can make yourself really busy with projects on top of your core role.

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

    • I was given a lot of responsibility during my placement but this can be dependent on the role you were in.

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

    • This has developed many skills for me and has also allowed me to realise what career I want to have.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Overall, the atmosphere at Intel is very good. As long as you get your work done then you can have a laugh.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Intel has been doing this internship for many years and have built a well organised internship. Students are able to get involved and you know what job you are doing and you can add as much as you like to it.

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

    • It depends on the team and the manager you have. It is also dependent on yourself as to how much the company will invest into your training. The basic training is very good. You are also encouraged to do extra trainings and personal developement activities.

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    International Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

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

    • Intel is a great company to work for. It would be great to work for them in the future.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • At Intel there are many placement students so it can be very social. There is also a sports and social society that organise a lot of activities. It also can be very social amongst your teams with team meals etc.

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

    • Since Swindon is not a student town living here is quite cheap and only an hour from London on a direct train.

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

    • It is what you make it. Having a lot of interns here helps. There are not many clubs here.

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

    • There are a few of us that has joined a sports team. Unfortunately, the sport that I like to do I could not do due to the facilities being quite far away.

    2/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South West

March 2013

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