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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.6
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • It was great. Throughout the whole year I developed real business skills, making a real impact. Really friendly workplace where I learnt and developed so much. The company also has many perks.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • I was contributing real Work for them, working on projects that will actually be implemented to the business. Very praising of my work and more than happy to lend a hand if needed.

    5/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • They were always more than happy to support and help my development, or help if I was struggling with a task.

    5/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • 95% of the time I was always busy with tasks to do. There was just a small time at the beginning when I was still learning the role and the company where at times I had little to do, which is understandable with everyone’s busy workloads.

    4/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • As I said I earlier, I was contributing towards real projects and working in a team. Not just doing admin roles for them. It was a great learning experience

    5/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • My placement year is the year I have learnt he most so far. Increases your knowledge so much about the business world and how all departments work together and the processes in place.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • Very friendly and chatty. But also got down to business and hardworking

    5/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • I joined a new internship role and it ran pretty smoothly. Was a very welcoming and organised arrival and got to know the team well

    5/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • I attended all team meetings with expenses paid for. Also, I got taken to the worldwide sales conference in Las Vegas which was an unbelievable experience for my development. Everyone was more than happy to help me learn new softwares or teach me further about the business

    5/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Working from home

    Healthcare/Dental

    5/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • I’d love to come back and work Adobe to begin my career in business/sales.

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • An intern group was made and we all got on great and arranged regular nights out and events together

    5/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • I lived at home so couldn’t comment.

    3/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • Nightlife is lively in nearby areas being by London and Reading. With plenty of things to do

    4/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • Lots was on offer, from football to nights out.

    5/5

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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Sales

South West

November 2017


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