ISS and Cloud Sales Support/Enablement/Events 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
4.8
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The Company
4.6
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The Culture
4.3
- 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
It has been a great experience to work for HP this year. I have gotten a great insight into the B2B market as well as gotten practice in business operations.
My colleagues have always been close to mentor and support. I have gotten to know several quite well. I have always felt like part of the team.
I have always received the relevant and needed support. Even senior managers have been very open to mentor me and give advice.
I have been very busy in a good way. I have had a variety of tasks and projects to work on. I have also been travelling alot for meetings and events.
I have been given more responsibility than I expected but in a great way. Several projects I ran on my own because my colleagues put that trust in me!
This placement year has enabled me to understand the theory I have learned in a range of different subjects such as management, leadership, project management and international relations.
The Company
It was always really nice. People are friendly and were always open for a chat. I have never had an unfriendly/rude encounter.
It all depended on the person that handed over to the new intern. In my case, the previous intern was not overly engaged and I had to create the role myself. To me, that was something that was beneficial.
HP assured me that I was very welcome to any training I wanted to attend. The basic training for software and CRM I received in the beginning of my internship. Personal development has been managed with my boss, who always took time for me.
Flexi Time
Subsidised Canteen
National Travel
International Travel
Financial Bonus
Company Parties/Events
Above 25 days holiday
Working from home
Healthcare/Dental
I am intending to come back to HP as I have truly enjoyed the culture and atmosphere here. I have also created a network that I want to nurture.
The Culture
Yes it was great. The intern community sticks together and lives together in Reading in this case. I already had a home before I started so I didn't move out.
In terms of Bracknell it is fairly ok. In terms or Reading, it can be a bit more expensive. London has high prices as expected. It depends where you go, as well.
Reading as far as I know is a great place for nights out as it is a student town and has good deals during the week on both food and drink.
Yes, every time there was a team meeting we always had networking drinks afterwards informally somewhere outside the office. Several events have also been outside of work that I have enjoyed.
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
London
May 2015
