Internship Review at CRCC Asia

The Role

Role Description

Researching new marketing opportunities.
Database management.
Liaising with potential sponsors.
Data analysis.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

This has been a fantastic experience. I was given a variety of tasks with a good amount of responsibility.

2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Everyone in the office is very friendly and made me feel extremely welcome. I was often asked my opinion on initiatives the company was putting into operation, and also had the opportunity to head tasks.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

My colleagues were always on hand to answer my questions, and offer advice on my tasks and they were happy to take me through my roles step by step.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I constantly had tasks to do. I often had several tasks on the go at one, which allowed me to vary my work throughout the day.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

I was often put in a lead position on tasks concerning research and planning, however I did have to confirm things with my superiors before making final decisions. However I felt this was a good policy as it meant receiving instant feedback and gave me the confidence to work without worrying about making serious mistakes.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

My internship has provided me with key skills, particularly in the field of communication, that I was unable to gain at university due to the nature of my degree.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Everyone was always up beat and the atmosphere was always very friendly.

8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

My placement was well organised. The management team were all aware of my workload and were able to ensure that at no point was I overloaded with work, or left with nothing to dao.

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

☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 0/10

The company was happy to teach me new skills and give me a good variety of tasks so that I could develop those skills. They were also keen for me to approach them with requests to develop specific skills which they were then able to do.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

• Company Parties/Events

11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

As this is a small company, the prospect of gaining a full time position within the company is not high, but I am hope full. However that was never my aim. I saw saw this internship as a good way to gain valuable work experience.

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I had a number of enjoyable nights out with my work colleagues; going out for meals the evenings and eating out together on our lunch breaks.

13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I was able to stay with relatives, which I meant it was very cheap to live.

14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

This is a very happening city, with a fantastic and varied night life.

15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

As I am in a major city, there a massive number of opportunities for me do things outside of work.

In addition to these questions, is there any extra information you would like to leave about your experiences on your work placement that other students may be interested in?

Always dress smart as it creates a good impression. You should also always back yourself and do not be scared to voice your opinion, you may have a good idea that no one else has thought of.

Review 1/4 for CRCC Asia

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