business and marketing intern Review

by Borro

This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.

Rating

4.1/5

The Role

4.4
The Company

4.0
The Culture

3.9

The Role

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

I really enjoyed the exposure to the competitive business environment and working for this SME, coupled with the levels of responsibility given gave vital experience of the world of work.

5/5

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

Most members of the Borro team made a real concerted effort to praise performance when due or at least were extremely active in giving feedback on most tasks.

4/5

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

Because Borro is a relatively small team you were often working side by side with those giving the tasks, therefore guidance and help was often easily at hand.

5/5

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

I was kept extremely busy throughout the internship, albeit after a slow start which is to surely be expected when starting out at any company

5/5

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

Because I worked in such a small team, I was given huge responsibility from the outset really.

5/5

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

Borro gave me real exposure to what it is like to aim for targets and how to achieve them as a team and since I have aspirations to work in management, this experience must be seen as vital.

4/5

The Company

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

Fantastic social environment at Borro that makes you feel welcome from day 1!

5/5

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

The only downfall of the placement sadly but this could not be forseen in all fairness to the organisers of the scheme. We were meant to rotate in the company but sadly circumstances couldn't allow this.

2/5

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

I was, especially towards the middle and end of the internship attending several events and seminars at companies such as Google to explore Borro's social strategy. I think this level of exposure answers the question in its own right

5/5

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

Sports and Social Club

Financial Bonus

Company Parties/Events

4/5

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

I would without a doubt consider going back to work for Borro in the future.

5/5

The Culture

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

The social scene was second to none and was a major factor in how much I enjoyed the placement. I often had drinks and attended social events after work with colleagues and this really helped bed into the company. Cannot fault Borro at all for the social scene they offered!

5/5

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

Living in London was never going to be cheap!

2/5

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

Personally, I really enjoyed the nightlife around where I worked. This was probably due to how much I got on with my fellow colleagues.

4/5

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

I went to Silverstone, London Zoo Lates, rugby union grand final, 2020 cricket plus many more so again cannot fault Borro and my colleagues for making this possible.

5/5

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