Procurement/HR- Labour Rate Compliance programme Review

by Hewlett Packard Enterprise

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    3.7
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed the variety and responsibility that my role offered me.

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

    • I was an integral part of the team that people relied on, on a daily basis.

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

    • My manager was able to assist me and offer advise for any potential problems that I faced.

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

    • Each week would be different, with the end of the month being extremely busy with a balance of a quiet period in the middle few weeks of each month.

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

    • I was given the responsibility to negotiate the rates and reject non compliant labour purchases.

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

    • The skills I received from the placement year meant that I am able to go into my final year with real life examples in business which can only aid my results.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The office atmosphere at HP is very flexible providing the work is carried out, an enjoyable way of working.

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

    • The internship at HP is well organised, the interns have time to meet each other at social events in and out of working hours.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • In my particular role I was trained on the programme I needed to use and if I am ever in a similar role again I will be able to apply these skills.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Working from home
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would like to come to HP on the graduate scheme.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, at the beginning of the placement there was a very good social scene.

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

    • The salary is ok and in-line with competing companies.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • The nightlife was good.

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

    • Yes there were plenty of opportunities to get involved if I wanted to.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

International

July 2008

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