IT Placement Review

by Intel Corporation

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • I found it difficult in the beginning, as I was unsure of what was expected of me but by the middle I was loving it and had lots of responsibility.

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

    • I built very good working relationships with my colleagues, they were approachable, friendly and included me in team activities - I felt fully immersed in the team.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • I had regular discussions with my Manager where I was set individual targets, which meant that I felt I was really contributing to the team.

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

    • I was busy most of the time and if I did have free time, I would ask for more things to do, as there was always something for me to be doing.

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

    • By the end of the placement, I was carrying out my duties autonomously and was often given work from the other IT if they had too much.

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

    • I learnt many many skills over the year, for example... team work, communication, responsibility, business skills and time management.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • My colleagues all work very hard so it's quite a professional environment, however it's quite sociable.

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

    • Very effecient. They followed all the rules/guidelines of the Uni.

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

    • In terms of personal training it was exceptional. The training sessions were fairly regular, but they were fun as well as informative. It gave the interns a chance to bond, as well as learn new things about their surroundings and themselves, and I personally found them really useful.

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • Quite encouragingly, the intern who was here before me has already got a job back with the company. I think that whilst this is quite rare (for it to happen so quickly), it certainly is encouraging to see that it can happen.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Everyday we meet up for lunch either at the canteen downstairs, and e-mails are always sent round to everyone if a night out is being organised or if its someones birthday, and nights out are a fairly regular occurence.

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

    • Pretty much affordable as long as you manage your allowance well.

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

    • Really great bars and clubs with a real European atmosphere.

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

    • As there were many people living there from other areas there were many opportunities, eg. sports, clubs, societies etc.

    4/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

South West

October 2013

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