cultural project assistant Review

by Château de Canon

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    2.3

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed it because I learnt a lot of things about the castle, myself, and marketing / PR.

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

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

    • My supervisor gave me a lot of advice

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

    • There were always something to do, but we could take a break sometimes.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I didn't had that much of responsability since it was my first job and internship but it's better I think to learn. I had the possibility to some creative work on my own.

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

    • 5/5

    The Company

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

    • 3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • It was pretty well organised since it's a family owned castle and we had a free accomodation + some expenses covered. the first morning we had to visit the park and gardens that the visitors would visit ( being at the reception was one of my task)

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • My supervisor, the PR manager helped me a lot and always told me what was the problem and how I shoud do to resolve my mystake.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • It was more to gain a first experience, but since it's a family organisation there is only 2 workers.

    2/5

    The Culture

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

    • It was ok even if there were a little competition from my fellow colleague

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • I had a free accomodation and I only had to pay for my food, no car/bus fee since it was within the castle where I worked.

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

    • None, since it was in a village

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Not really, except of shopping there wasnt much to do outside.

    1/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Business Operations, Advertising, Graphic Design

International

September 2011