EMEA Brand Activation Intern Review

by The Body Shop

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • I feel that i made a great decision in taking the position I was offered at The Body Shop. I had such an amazing experience, and have learnt so much. It's been incredibly eye opening, and has definitely prepared me better for my future job aspirations.

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

    • I got the chance to work with some wonderful people, who I will no doubt keep in touch with across my future career.

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

    • The guidance was great, but not overwhelming. I was pointed in the right direction, and given the freedom to work to my own style.

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

    • I was kept super busy, which was great! The days were really rewarding, and flew by!

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

    • At each stage from start to end of the internship, I was given an appropriate amount of responsibility. Management took an active interested in how I was progressing, and gave me more responsible tasks accordingly.

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

    • When started the internship, I had a very 2D view on my university studies. Only when put to practice, did I really understand theories and concept in a deeper and more meaningful context.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • My office environment was a pleasure to work in, and an absolute testament to the business ethos.

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

    • The structure of the placement was really clear and well laid out. This was great for me to make the most of the role at each stage.

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

    • I received lots of one to one sessions, training courses and development tasks.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Working from home
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would love to go back and work for the business. There are also lots of opportunities for progression.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • I lived with other placement students, and went out with work colleges.

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

    • Cost of living was more costly down south, than at my norther based home/uni.

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

    • The nightlife was good, if I was willing to travel.

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

    • A couple of work fitness classes a week.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Marketing

South East

September 2017

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