Event Managing Intern Review

by Hewlett Packard Enterprise

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • Its been so far - the intern community has a real voice especially at the head office.

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

    • Everyone is so friendly! Its a very open working environment.

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

    • Managers were very supportive - mine wasn't based in the same location but still felt well supported.

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

    • There were phases of busy periods and less busy periods - I would say overall there was a steady workload.

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

    • I couldn't believe the amount of responsibility I was given - its scary but great!

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

    • Hopefully my placement has put me a foot forward for going forward with my degree and in my career.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • There was always something going on in the office!

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

    • My year was very good - however recruiting to replace my role has been poor this year.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • My role personally has a little less training than some of the others but I still did some!

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I think if the right role be available I would definitely take it up - HP is a good org to work for.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There are about 60 interns - so a massive community.

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

    • Not bad - Reading is a student town so there were student offers in restaurants and nights out we could use.

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

    • Quite a few big clubs and bars in Reading!

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

    • We did lots of volunteering activities.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

July 2014

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