EMEA Financial Analyst (Direct Tax) Review

by Intel Corporation

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Rating

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

    The Role

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

    • A highly rewarding year. Real responsibility, working on projects and with people all around the world.

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

    • The office is a large environment but I quickly made key contacts and attended social events ooutside of work.

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

    • My manager was great. Always kept things realistic but pushed me to get the most out of my year as possible.

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

    • There was obviously the days where I was rushed off my feet, but these were balanced out by quieter times of the year. There were always things to do, and on average it struck a good balance.

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

    • No micro-management at all. I was trusted and left to run my own projects independently. Help was always there if I needed it.

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

    • Can't stress enough how the skills and experience I have acquired at Intel have made me a better person. I hope I will be far more employable come graduation than had I not completed a placement year.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Professional environment but open-door policy meant you could approach anyone.

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

    • Intel has taken on large numbers of interns for many years so it is a well-established program.

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

    • Intel looks to turn its interns into potential graduates, and offers many training classes to improve your knowledge and acumen.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Working from home

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

    • I have a few weeks to go but I have been told I can expect to be offered a job back as a graduate.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • In the context of working full-time rather than being a student, the social scene was balanced very well. You won't be wanting to go out 4 times a week like at Uni - but with 50+ interns on site there was always plenty going on (sports, meals, socials, even holidays together!). I hope to stay in touch with many of my fellow interns from this year.

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

    • Accommodation in Swindon is very reasonably-priced. Socialising prices are fairly average.

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

    • Nightlife became less of an interest to me throughout the year - but there are plenty of places to go; from traditional pubs to trendy bars to nightclubs.

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

    • During the year I took part in football, cricket and charity work. There are clubs and societies advertising for people on a weekly basis.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Wales

July 2010

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