Global Ad Sales Intern Review

by NBCUniversal

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • Very much enjoyed the placement, great scope of work and good exposure to the media industry

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

    • I felt valued by my team, they treated me as the same level as them and did not feel like i was only an intern

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

    • All team are always happy to check work, give support and training to ensure i completed work properly and to a high standard

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

    • Varies, some days flat out very busy no time to rest, but other days a bit more quiet. I was never bored or had nothing to do.

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

    • I was given the responsibility to act and work at manager level or higher

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

    • I have very solid skills and training to work in the industry after i graduate

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Always a good vibe, every one happy to talk and catch up

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

    • At the start/before I started things could have been a bit better. The early careers woman left before I started and this wasn't communicated.

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

    • Very much so, I attended industry training events, plus online training courses

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    Healthcare from home

    Healthcare/Dental

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

    • Uncertainty on what capacity i could return, but future employment externally very promising

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Good internship cohort of 50+ interns, everyone is friendly and welcoming

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

    • Expensive... central london isn't cheap but it is good. Had to limit going out as it is so expensive. Living in London is approx £800 minimum per month, rail fare is minimum £400 a month....

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Central London, couldn't get a better night life anywhere else

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

    • Yes, good socializing, lots of activities and things to get involved in

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

July 2019

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