Server & Network Engineer Review

by Intel Corporation

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

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

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

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

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

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

    • 5/5

    The Company

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

    • Cubicles everywhere! Intel has a very formal atmosphere but the more technical departments are far more relaxed. Every quarter they organise a team building event to help people bond.

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

    • There is a massive placement student community and they are very used to them.

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

    • Intel encouraged me to study alongside my job and provided with with some assistance in training.

    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

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

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

    • They are moving all their IT to central sites so the possibilities of being offered a job in IT are slim, but I feel there is opportunities in Ireland or the USA. Or I could work in a more business role in Swindon.

    2/5

    The Culture

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

    • Great social scene, the interns organise weekly nights out

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

    • Low salary and moderate cost of living.

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

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

    • There was many opportunities to get involved with other activities through the various sports and social groups.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Wales

June 2008

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