Technical Intern Review

by Telefonica (O2)

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed my placement with Telefonica. I was able to work on a wide variety of projects and picked up invaluable experience that will definitely help me finish off university and start my working career.

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

    • Everybody in my team was really friendly and showed genuine interest in getting to know you professionally as well as personally.

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

    • I was guided through each project that i was given as well as getting extra support if i needed it.

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

    • I was always busy doing tasks and working on projects. There were periods that were quiet but I think that is to be expected in most businesses.

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

    • The longer I worked there the more tasks I was given. I was trusted with lots of projects to work independently and represent the team.

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

    • I think working for a company like Telefonica gives you skills for life that you may not necessarily learn at university. The experience is really hands on, diverse and gives you the opportunity to work with such a wide range of different people throughout the business.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Very relaxed, informal and friendly.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • It was quite well set up as we had equipment sorted very quickly, some of the internal systems took a while to be set up so there were a few hitches.

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

    • I had the opportunity to take part in courses to improve my skills in IT and I had opportunities to explore other aspects of the business. Training was done as I went along through trial and error.

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

    • Flexi Time

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

    • I would really like the chance to become an employee in the future as it is a great company to work for.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were quite a few other interns and grads so we were able to live to with each other and go on nights out together.

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

    • Rent is quite expensive depending on where you want to live, the office is in Slough which is a less expensive area to live in, Windsor is 10 minutes down the road and London is 20 minutes away which are both relatively expensive.

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

    • In Slough there are a couple of pubs but not really any nightlife. Windsor is the closest place for nightlife, it has a couple of pubs, clubs and bars. Reading has a lot of student based clubs and bars and London is also quite close but more difficult to get back from.

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

    • With the other interns and grads it was easier to organise social activities.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

July 2014

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