Marketing Assistant Review

by Agilent Technologies Ltd

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Rating

3.1/5
  • The Role
    3.0
  • The Company
    3.2
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • Everyone was friendly and willing to assist in my learning

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

    • The members of my team and the marketing managers were able to use my information when creating their forecasts.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • The Marketing manager had weekely meetings with me to discuss my progress. I also had weekly meetings with the marketing team. My boss was very helpful and offered me free marketing books to help me along.

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

    • The work i had kept me busy.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I feel that i could have had more responsibility, however i think it was difficult considering the size of the company.

    2/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I think that it improved my German skills a great deal. It also helped me to learn about how to deal/behave with people in the office, its not like anything i have experinced at university or in a part time job.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere in the office was busy but at the same time very friendly.

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

    • The placement scheme was well organised and they were even interested in our feedback so that they could improve it for the next lot of students.

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

    • The company didnt really invest in me that much, however as mentioned, my boss did offer me marketing books to assist me in my learning.

    2/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Financial Bonus

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

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

    • My boss has told me that he would like to see me as a future Agilent employee, however i am not sure if i would like to work in Germany in my career.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was only myself and another Bournemouth university student there. Unfortunately i didnt get along with her, however i met other English placement students working at other firms.

    2/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Although our pay was low, the cost of living was very cheap. We were able to go on trips around Germany and snowboarding in Austria whilst we over there so money wasnt a problem.

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

    • The nightlife was better than expected. Although there were many german pubs, there was also an Irish bar and a few night clubs.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Yes, however i had to put myself forward. I joined Stuttgart University's football team and played pool with the other placement students after work.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South West

October 2008

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