Work Experience Review

by Haymarket Media Group - FourFourTwo Magazine

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Rating

2/5
  • About You
    1.8
  • The Company
    2.3
  • Everything Else
    1.9

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • I enjoyed the topics I was left to research.

    3/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?
  • They didn't allow much in-depth involvement with anything. Wouldn't ask or want your opinion on issues.

    1/5

  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?
  • Was mainly left to work things out myself, not really given guidance on how best to go about certain tasks.

    1/5

  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • The experience with such a popular magazine is always beneficial. In terms of actual skills, little.

    2/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?
  • It wasn't. They had little for you to do and most of the time it was just thought up on the spot when you had finished whatever you were doing.

    2/5

  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?
  • Most didn't tend to interact with those of us on work experience. The few that did, though, were nice and helpful where they could be.

    2/5

  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • N/A.

    1/5

  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?
  • The office for the particular magazine was small so it was clear to see what it would be like.

    4/5

  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?
  • Limited interaction with staff so limited understanding.

    2/5

  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?
  • Gave great insight into one of my main considerations in terms of a future career path - whether good or bad.

    4/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
  • No reimbursement offered


  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?
  • The office was small and there wasn't much opportunity given for branching out and networking.

    2/5

  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?
  • None.

    1/5

  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?
  • They play football every Thursday, involvement depends on how many players they have available.

    3/5

  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?
  • Worth it for insight and experience, just don't expect too much.

    3/5

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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

October 2013


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