Staffing Intern Review

by Hewlett Packard Enterprise

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • The job was really good, I really played an active part especially in helping with the Assesment Centres. However sometimes I found the admin duties a bit heavy

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

    • They really made me feel like a true member of the team- a real addition. They were always available to help me with queries, it was a totally different experience than what I was previously used to

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

    • I had weekly one on one meetings about how I was getting on and things that they wanted me to do. It was really beneficial as it allowed me to organise myself properly in terms of my workload

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

    • The work was cyclical, so there were times when I was rushed off my feet, but then there were more quieter times although it was still busy just not AS busy.

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

    • I looked after the student expense programme but in general I was left to my own devices, I wasn't micro managed and I was therefore responsible for my workload.

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

    • Time management!!! Office etiquette, e-mail writing skills

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • It was a lively atmosphere where I was able to be my real character. However when I first started I was initially reserved but as I got to know my colleagues I began to come into myself

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

    • The placement scheme is brilliant BUT my role was not defined at all, esp as they choose last minute to get an intern in. Alot of the things I learnt on the job I didn't have proper training

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

    • The training alot of it I learnt doing the job but the personal development definately, I learnt alot and they invested in my of which I'm really grateful for.

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

    • Above 25 days holiday

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

    • Very- I've asked my manager if they would have me back and they told me that I'm deffo HP material. So I'm going to try and come on the grad scheme

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was, but as I started really late (nov- others started in july) I kind of felt a bit left out, but I was able to make some really good friends working here

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

    • I commuted in from London so n/a

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

    • n/a

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

    • there were, but like I said I didn't mingle with the other interns as much as others, but I did go to the pub with my colleagues alot

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Human Resources

Wales

July 2008

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