Business Analyst Review

by Intel Corporation

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Rating

4.5/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.7
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • The chance to get amazing work experience with a well-known company is brilliant. I've really enjoyed it.

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

    • I feel that my colleagues don't see me as a student but as a full-time regular employee.

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

    • Managers answered all my enquiries quickly and effectively. They supported the work I wanted to do.

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

    • I was originally given work to do but now I find work which needs to be done and complete it. I.e. I work at my own speed. It's great.

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

    • I get to work and complete my own tasks and speak out at regular team meetings.

    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 Business skills I am learning from colleagues, training, managrrs and other students are really useful and will help me in my final year project.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • My office was a busy, lively, fun environment.

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

    • The placement-scheme was set up well and I was greeted by my manager when I arrived.

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

    • I have been given lots of responsibility and tasks. I feel that I am a valued member of the Intel team.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    Healthcare from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I can see myself working at Intel again after graduation.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Intel employs lots of students. So far, we go out very often after work or on the weekend.

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

    • Swindon is quite cheap in terms of the cost of living. It's also quite cheap for socialising, particularly in nearby pubs.

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

    • Not many clubs but plenty of bars/restaurants.

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

    • Lots of things to do in Swindon. I also travelled to other Intel sites to meet other students.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Wales

February 2008

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