Assistant Account Executive Review

by Weber Shandwick

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Rating

3.3/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    2.6

    The Role

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

    • The office atmosphere was enjoyable in terms of being treated equally and being listened to. The work was a mix of fun and dull, a standard characteristic of a junior level job.

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

    • My opinion were listened to and at times acted upon. I was included in all meetings and decision making processes.

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

    • My manager specifically was a bit distant but other people in the office were very supportive and always happy to help.

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

    • It's a fast pace and you have to keep up but it is manageable

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given a lot of responsibility and was valued as a true member of the team

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

    • My skills have become hugely valuable, specifically considering I am now looking at full time jobs and being told so by other companies!

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The office is fairly quiet and corporate

    2/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Organisation is good and communication generally fast

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

    • They trained me well

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • Very appealing!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • I was the only one

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Expensive but fun

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

    • LONDON

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

    • No formal that I can think of but loads of social events in pubs

    2/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Television/Film/Media, Business Management, Market Research, Marketing, PR & Communications

London

April 2012