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Rating
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The Role
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The Company
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The Culture
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
I enjoyed my time at HP as I gained invaluable experience which will undoubtedly give me the best chance when I leave University and begin my search for a graduate position.
Friendly, supportive & always helpful!
Always on hand or contactable when I needed them
In my role, I had one very busy day, the remainder of the week was well balanced.
One of the best aspects of this intern programme is that you are given real responsibilities. You contribute to the daily efficiency and running of your department and are given the chance to show your skills.
Absolutely no doubt that the skills/knowledge gained will forward my career prospects when departing from university.
The Company
Staff are generally cheery and happy in the office
The handover process was well planned and I felt that I was in a good position when the previous intern left. The recruitment process was relatively well organised, however I did experience a big delay in receiving contact at one stage.
I had weekly one to one sessions in which I was able to ask questions, solve queries and enhance my skills in areas I chose.
Subsidised Canteen
Financial Bonus
Company Parties/Events
Above 25 days holiday
Working from home
I will be applying for a graduate position at this company and hope to succeed in doing so.
The Culture
A number of social events were arranged for the interns by an intern committee.
General costings of going out to meals/clubs was not too extravagant. However, I lived at home during the placement and so offset the cost of paying for a room in a house.
Good range of bars/nightclubs in the town
You were given the chance to participate in charity events.
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
Information Technology
South East
January 2014