The Hewlett Packard (commonly referred to as HP) is an information technology corporation, with UK headquarters in London. HP is the largest technology company in the world and operates internationally. HP specialises in building various IT related products and media devices for both business and personal use and offers a range of service to businesses, such as management consulting.
HP are looking for candidates with a minimum of 2.1 in a related bachelor’s degree or country equivalent, either already obtained or expected.
There are four main graduate schemes available at HP for the UK and Ireland:HP's internships last for 13 months and are available in the following departments:
Technical - HP's technical roles for Interns include but are not limited to software engineering, supporting IT applications for customers and infrastructure administration. The company are looking for Interns who are studying an IT, computer engineering or equivalent degree.
Sales - Sales interns will be involved with elements of pricing, marketing decisions, account management and supporting sales reps.
Marketing - Marketing roles in HP could see interns supporting campaign managers, liaising with external agencies in the coordination and delivery of marketing campaigns, involved with internal communications and market research.
Business - HP's business roles for interns cover planning, procurement, and operations through to customer service and project roles.
Finance - Finance interns could be involved with reporting, monitoring costs, process reviews and financial analysis.
When you apply online it is mandatory to complete all the online questions before attaching your CV. These are used for an initial screen and creating a profile for you. If these are not completed, your application will be returned and you will be asked to re-submit a completed application. Due to the volume of applications received, you will only be notified if you have been successful at this stage.
The deadline for online applications for the HP Graduate Programme is usually the end of January each year, although the company strongly encourage you to apply as soon as possible. They receive a large number of applications and review these in chronological order.
HP arrange a first stage competency based telephone interview to determine whether you have the general skills and competencies the company are looking for.
Successful interviewees will be contacted by telephone or email.
Candidates will be informed of the outcome of the assessment centre by phone or email within 48 hours of the day. Those who are unsuccessful have the option of receiving constructive feedback on their performance.
In some instances candidates may be invited back for a final face to face interview with HP, which will focus on the programme you applied for and your career interests.
HP are looking for candidates who exhibit initiative, problem solving capabilities, good interpersonal skills, leadership potential and a good knowledge of the firm.
HP are also looking for evidence of: creativity, a sense of humour, enthusiasm for change, passion for IT (commitment to career), independent drive and candidates who are customer focused.