Marketing Assistant Review

My placement at IU was very enjoyable right from the start.

I always felt like my opinions and ideas were valued by my colleagues.

IU supports all of its employees with 1-2-1 sessions with the founders throughout the placement year. All of my colleagues provided support and guidance for the duration of all projects I worked on.

Everyday was filled with new opportunities and if I ever had spare time, I was encouraged to join in on ongoing projects and actively participate and contribute.

I was given different levels of responsibility on all projects I participated on . This varied from the pre-project research to helping form pitches briefs for some of IU's biggest clients.

The skills I had when I started at IU really blossomed during my placement time. The freedom I had gave me the chance to try new ways of working and really stimulate my ideas process.

The office has such a fun, supportive, creative atmosphere. IU celebrates even the small successes and always finds a resason to throw a party.

The placement plan provided enough guidance that I was able to contribute on all aspects of a client project by the end of my placement year while also giving me the chance to pursue projects that played on my personal strengths and passions.

The hands-on experience I had at IU was incredibly valuable. During my placement year I was able to develop not only my skills in marketing but also in writing, design and business administration.

I was incredibly honoured to be invited back to IU to work for the company full-time.

The social scene here at IU is like no other. I always felt like a member of the team, not just a placement student. I was always included in all social activities inside and outside of IU.

London can be expensive but the salary provided by IU made it manageable. IU knows how important employee happiness is and provides great socialising within the office to off-set costs outside of work.

The IU office is located in a vibrant, busy area of London with unlimited bars and restaurants right at your doorstep.

IU often does company nights out whether it be a pub quiz or visiting an exhibition. My colleagues also had a wide network of contacts providing new ideas of activities to do throughout London.