Marketing Intern Review

by Hewlett Packard Enterprise

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • It's been an enjoyable year and I have learnt a lot of transferable skills during this tenure.

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

    • Everyone was really supportive and helpful. If I was facing any problems, all I had to do was to ask anyone for help.

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

    • Personal development is strongly encouraged at HP and there is a lot of emphasis on learning on the job.

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

    • The workload varied on a weekly basis, but overall there was a good balance.

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

    • You are trusted to complete your work without the need for constant supervision.

    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 skills I have gained are completely irrelevant to my degree, but it has been a great insight into what to expect in a real job.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • There was a positive atmosphere throughout the office which made it a conducive environment to learn while on the job.

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

    • HP manages the placement scheme quite smoothly. There were no snags when I was being set up or when I was being relieved.

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

    • You were encouraged to develop any skills you wanted through traning courses which were available throughout the year.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • HP have a good graduate scheme. If I did return, it would hopefully be to a different area of the business.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Most interns lived relatively close to each other, which made socialising easier.

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

    • Rent is very cheap in our area of Reading. Everything else seemed to be quite cheap considering how far south Reading is.

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

    • Only a few clubs in Reading, but quite often, there are quite often events worth attending.

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

    • HP has an active involvement in many charities, for which there are several events to be involved in.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South West

June 2014

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