Marketing Assistant Review

by IBM

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.6
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • The job was challenging at times but a lot of support was provided to me from management and other colleagues. I really enjoyed it.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Being part of the team, and not just a student, I was immediately welcomed.

    5/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Management guided and supported me all the time, when required.

    4/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • With conferences and regular laugh campaigns, I was extremely busy but usually a steady rate outside of these periods.

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

    • Being part of the team, I was given interesting and exiting projects to work on and manage.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I've learnt real skills. They're help me tremendously throughout my final year and in the future.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • Work hard, play hard. It was all so good fun.

    5/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Very well, they greeted me and made me one of the team.

    5/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Lots of training was available as well as from other colleagues, such as sales representatives. I also developed my presentation skills.

    5/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Students are extremely valued and I'm hoping to go back into a marketing position.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Very good socially. Many of the students lived in the area, which meant good nights out. many of my friends at Uni now are people that I met on placement.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Quite an expensive place to live, I wasnt able to save very much.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Only good because of the other students!

    5/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Sports and Social club organised lots of events to get involved with, and i was able to join a football Club also.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

West Midlands

August 2011

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