Communications Intern Review

by Siemens

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    5.0

    The Role

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

    • I found a lot of the time I had no team around me and I got no feedback on my progress in the role. I do feel that the job role gave me a lot of experience in marketing communications.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I felt valued from other interns, but I haven't felt valued by some management.

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

    • Not much guidence from manager with regards to progress, but there was always help when i needed it.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • It is a very varied and busy role, I always had work to be getting on with so I was never boared.

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

    • There way a lot of independent responsibility and self management, which was great for my peraonal development.

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

    • I have already graduated but the skills i have learned will be great for my roles in future positions.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • People were friendly and it was a nice environment.

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

    • It was well organised and the intern development programme was fantastic.

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

    • I feel like the intern training was good but no possibility of future work.

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

    • Flexi Time

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • Not very good for future employment as graduate as no grad scheme in department.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Lots of contact with interns and events at certain locations.

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

    • Cost of living relativelt cheap

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

    • Great! Top party area for students.

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

    • Voluntary days allowed and many clubs to join if you look for them.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

North East

June 2017

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