Marketing Intern

by Church & Dwight

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Rating

2.9/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    2.4
  • The Culture
    2.3

    The Role

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

    • I had a fantastic year working at Church & Dwight UK. I developed lots of new skills, gained so much knowledge and really enjoyed the work I had to do.

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

    • I assisted my colleagues with a lot of the work they needed to complete so I think they did value my help.

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

    • I was provided with inductions, trainings, weekly meetings with my managers, etc.

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

    • I was extremely busy throughout my placement year. Every day was completely different as my responsibilities varied so much. This kept the job very interesting and exciting as well as challenging!

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

    • I was given a lot of responsibility throughout my project which was very rewarding and allowed me to learn a lot. I was assigned my own projects from start to finish which was a great opportunity for me!

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

    • I learnt more than I could have every imaged during my placement year which will definitely facilitate my last year at university and has prepared me for my future jobs. I feel much more knowledgable and mature now!

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone is friendly at Church & Dwight which makes it a nice and quite calm working atmosphere. The office has a variety of age groups and nationalities so it is very diverse.

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

    • The placement year did not have specific structure or specific processes. This wasn't necessarily a bad thing because it meant that I was able to do so much different work and taylor the placement according to my preferences. You probably get much more out of placement that has less structure than one which has.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • The company provided inductions and training on things like outlook, word, powerpoint, excel, time management, etc. These mainly take place in the first few months of working at the company.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    Healthcare from home

    Healthcare/Dental

    Travel loan
    2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • The company don't offer jobs prior to a placement year and don't have a graduate scheme.

    2/5

    The Culture

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

    • There aren't many placement at Church & Dwight in comparison to other companies, however, all of them were really friendly and open about doing social activities. The company does not help placement students or colleagues with social activities, this is something you need to organise yourself outside of work.

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

    • Compared to London, the area where the office is in is very affordable.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • The area is very small and doesn't have much going on. I would not recommend the nightlife in the area.

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • The company didn't provide any information or support with this. This is something that you would have to organise on your own.

    2/5
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Placement Year (10 Months+)

October 2017

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