Job Description:

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Company Profile
HP is an exciting technology company that operates in more than 170 countries around the world. We explore how technology and services can help people and companies address their problems and challenges, and realise their possibilities, aspirations and dreams. We apply new thinking and ideas to create more simple, valuable and trusted experiences with technology, continuously improving the way our customers live and work.
No other company offers as complete a technology product portfolio as HP. We provide infrastructure and business offerings that span from handheld devices to some of the world's most powerful supercomputer installations. We offer consumers a wide range of products and services from digital photography to digital entertainment and from computing to home printing. This comprehensive portfolio helps us match the right products, services and solutions to our customers' specific needs
HP's friendly and open environment makes the company a fantastic place to work and helps us attract our top talent. For us, being a great place to work is good business sense. HP people live for the big idea. The next great discovery. The new way of being. To us, "Invent" is more than a word. It's who we are. The very soul of our organisation.

HP is committed to the development of each of its employees, equipping you with all the skills to have a fantastic kick start to your career. We concentrate on both 'soft' and technical skills, placing heavy emphasis on 'on the job' learning as well as formal instruction.

After a successful 13 months with us you'll be equipped to complete your university degree and will also have the opportunity to be fast-tracked onto our Graduate Programme.

Programme Description
Our Intern opportunities have been developed to get the most out of the best undergraduates by giving you the opportunity to gain experience and exposure across many of HP's businesses.

Based out of Bracknell, our UK headquarters, we have work placement positions in the following areas, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Sales, Finance, Business, HR and Technical areas.  We also have a couple of roles in our Sales office in Wood Street, London.

Throughout your time as an intern with HP you will receive great training, support and mentoring from world class professional, all tailored to your needs.

Intern positions at HP offer undergraduates: 
* An opportunity to be fast-tracked onto our Graduate Programme
* A real role and real responsibility from day one
* An opportunity to develop your skills and experience
* Supported development tailored to your needs
* An understanding of the full breadth of HP's business
* Exposure to key areas of the business
* An understanding of how we work, who we are and how we stay a leader in an ever-changing market
* An opportunity to be part of a sociable intern community  Your first role in life can be the most important decision you make in your career, with HP you can be sure you made the best decision

Candidate Requirements:

Qualifications
Education
Potential interns must have a sound education record and expect to gain a minimum 2.1 degree classification.

Experience
Understanding of Microsoft office is vital. Good communication skills are paramount along with some work experience or participation in meaningful extra-curricular activities related to your chosen field.  Applicants should also be able to demonstrate an understanding of the IT industry.

Skills
We're looking for people with strong commercial skills who can challenge the way things are done and are keen to explore new solutions. A proactive, positive attitude with the ability to work either independently or as part of a cross functional, multi cultural team is a must. Your organisational skills will be second to none, combined with accuracy, initiative and fluent English. You should be creative with an enthusiasm for change and a passion for learning. Good problem solving skills are also key.

Eligibility
In addition to the above educational requirements, applicants must be eligible to work in the UK and be available to commence employment during early July 2009.

Expect to be challenged - and to have your mind opened.
  The application deadline for the 2009 Intern Programme is 15th January 2009, however applicants will be reviewed in chronological order so we strongly encourage you to apply ASAP