PPS PC Consumer Category Business Analyst Review

by Hewlett Packard Enterprise

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed my work placement at HP. My job was very processed based which I enjoyed but could be boring at time, but I had a lot of extra experiences to combat this.

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

    • Very valued, everyone treated you like a full time member of the team and I have a few great teams I worked in

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

    • I had a placement supervisor so I did not get direct guidance from my manager. We had lots of opportunities to talk to the team and were always given support by them.

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

    • Varied throughout the months

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

    • So my responsibility, as if my job wasn't done customers could not order. If an intern did not do my position then they would have to hire someone full time

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

    • I received excel and presentation training as well as training on the role. I developed my time management, prioritization, communication and leadership skills.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Laid back and chilled generally

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

    • very well organized, had a month training handover with the old intern and had a training pack

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

    • they let me complete any extra activity I would like to complete

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

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

    • Very appealing about 10 people in my department were interns

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • with over 100 interns, we live together and go out every weekend!

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

    • Reading is not too expensive - <£400 rent

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

    • Not too many options but a few new places have opened up

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

    • you are able to get involved in any activities the full time employees organise

    4/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

Accounting, Business Management, Financial Management, Information Technology

South East

May 2015

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