Mandeep Arora

How did you find it and what was the process?

The job was advertised by the PCC, I needed to hand my CV and fill in a basic form on Intel’s website. I was invited on an assessment day which involved a basic technical assessment, an interview and a 10 minute technical presentation related to Intel.

What did your role include?

I worked in the Desktop & Mobile team who are the first point of contact for any technical query from major European customers for Intel. This involved replicating issues on Intel’s desktop motherboards and CPUs. It also involved helping Intel’s call centre who deal with smaller/end users of Intel desktop products. For Intel’s mobile products, I was involved in setting up/testing the next generation platforms for Intel’s major European customers like HP and Fujitsu Siemens.

Would you recommend doing a placement?

Yes, definitely. It has been an amazing experience for me and I have learnt a lot from the year. It just gives you an experience of working in a team, taking decisions, presentation skills as well as an insight of a daily work routine.

How helpful was the service offered by the PCC?

The PCC was very helpful to me. They improved my CV, had regular advice sessions on job hunting and prepared me for my assessment day.

What advice would you give to future placement students?

Apply early as all big companies are looking to take on the best students. It is worth the experience and there is always a good chance of you getting a graduate job at the company where you do your placement.