Technology Services Sales Support Review
by Hewlett Packard Enterprise
This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.
Rating
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The Role
4.6
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The Company
4.0
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The Culture
3.9
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
Thoroughly enjoyed my placement year. Incredible intern community, fulfilling job role, supportive management. Couldn't have asked for anything more really.
Extremely valued. Job role had real responsibility - team couldn't function without it.
Constant guidance and support from management. HP's 'open door policy' means that advice and help from any level of management is always available.
On the whole fairly balance, although some days Id be in very late and others not particularly busy. This comes naturally with the job role however, so not an issue. For example, the last month of the financial quarter is extremely busy within sales teams who have the pressure of closing deals, but the first week of a new quarter may not be very busy at all.
Huge amount of responsibility, team could not function without the role. As the placement progressed, more opportunities arose, and even lead to direct selling to customers - accountability and responsibility!
The skills and training I have received will be invaluable in any job role I have in future. The organizational and planning skills I have learnt will be invaluable during my final year of stud too.
The Company
General atmosphere of office was extremely positive and vibrant. No one at HP's Bracknell site (3000+ people) has a set office, meaning a very open plan and welcoming office.
The job role has been extremely organized and fulfilling. This was organized by my specific business unit. Given the huge amount of interns working at HP (approximately 70), there were a few issues with start up from HR. Overall very well organized,
Constant opportunities to join training and work directly with my sales team in closing deals - huge investment in interns.
Flexi Time
Subsidised Canteen
Sports and Social Club
Company Parties/Events
Staff Sales/Staff Shop
Above 25 days holiday
Working from home
Healthcare/Dental
Extremely appealing. Very keen to apply back.
The Culture
Great social scene - 70+ interns living in the same area!
Cost of living irrelevant as I lived at home and didn't rent. Cost of socializing average.
Nothing spectacular but a lot to choose from and always people to go out with so didn't really make a difference.
Huge variety of activities outside work - massive focus on charity events.
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
Information Technology, Sales
South East
May 2015
