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United Parcel Services (UPS)

Company Sector:
Marketing

Review 2/2 for United Parcel Services (UPS)
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Your Role

Role Description

During my summer holiday I worked on an internship for Universal Parcel Service (UPS) on a project to introduce affiliate marketing in the company within the UK. This project was successful and it was presented to UPS executive management and was taken forward by the company as a future scheme.

1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
6/10 Star Rating

Rated 6/10

I found this a difficult but challenging experience

2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
8/10 Star Rating

Rated 8/10

i have a good relationship with all collegues who i have worked with

3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management?
5/10 Star Rating

Rated 5/10

I was given written and verbal guidance and undertook the research on my own. however, I gave feedback to mangement on a regular basis throughout the project

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
8/10 Star Rating

Rated 8/10

My time was limited so i was kept very busy

5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
9/10 Star Rating

Rated 9/10

the entire project was undertaken by myself but with management input when requested

6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
8/10 Star Rating

Rated 8/10

This placement will provide valuable experience and enable me to apply theory learned in university to practice

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
7/10 Star Rating

Rated 7/10

The office was always busy

8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
8/10 Star Rating

Rated 8/10

The placement was very well organised. I was given an actual project to work on independantly and had teriery support when needed

9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company invest in you?
5/10 Star Rating

Rated 5/10

My project was taken forward by the company for further research

10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • There were no perks with this placement
3/10 Star Rating

Rated 3/10

11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
9/10 Star Rating

Rated 9/10

The company offered me experience in the type of work I hope to be doing in the future

Other Information

12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
1/10 Star Rating

Rated 1/10

I was taken out for a mail on my last placement day but did not socialise outside of work times

13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
5/10 Star Rating

Rated 5/10

I stayed in a hotel which I self funded

14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
1/10 Star Rating

Rated 1/10

Dont know as I did not go out during my leasure time

15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
1/10 Star Rating

Rated 1/10

No

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?

The experience I gained during my work placement gave me the confidence to look at work in a positive way rather than a feaful one. The experience gave me a good insight into the reality of work.

Overall Internship Rating 5.6

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