Marketing Trainee Review

by Philharmonia Orchestra

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Rating

2.4/5
  • The Role
    2.7
  • The Company
    1.9
  • The Culture
    2.8

    The Role

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

    • Work was varied but with little structure

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

    • Attitude to interns was very mixed depending on colleagues

    2/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Very little structure to the internship, despite being part of an official "training programme"

    1/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Tasks were varied, with lots on my plate, although there were days with nothing to do - common to any internship

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

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

    • Definitely helped secure future employment within the arts.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • A good mix of creative people

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

    • Various issues were unclear, expenses to time off in lieu.

    2/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Training was very much "on the job", with no recognisable structure to the "programme"

    1/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • 1/5

    The Culture

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

    • Social opportunities with other interns were common

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

    • Standard London prices

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Southbank Centre was right next to the office

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • 2/5
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Details

Market Research, Marketing, PR & Communications, Voluntary

London

October 2011