Events and Marketing Coordinator Review

by IBM

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

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

    • I was an Events and Marketing Coordinator, and although sometimes the role could be repetitive the fun and unique tasks I got to take part in more than made up for it.

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

    • Was always treated like a real member of the team - rarely felt like a student

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

    • There was always help available should I need it, although often I would have to seek out assistance, and it wasn't handed to me on a plate.

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

    • Some very quiet days and some very busy, but generally a happy medium

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

    • At the start of my placement there was just myself and my manager in my immediate team - She left the company halfway through the year and for a good 2 months I managed the team single handedly.

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

    • Studying events I only get to learn the theory in my degree, but this role has offered me a chance to gain real experience in the processes involved.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • There were several other placement students in my office which really helped the atmosphere and there is a strong community feel.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Very well organised - the placement team keep in touch throughout the year and are there for any issues.

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

    • There were training courses held on site throughout the year that were free to sign up to and attend - my management team were happy for me to attend such sessions.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I will have to go through the same procedure as anyone who has not previously worked for the company, but should I have high enough performance record at the end of the year I will be able to skip part of the recruitment procedure, and will generally stand a better chance of receiving a graduate role.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Brilliant - there are around 60 placement students on my site so you're sure to meet someone you get along with. I lived with 3 other placement students, as did most others.

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

    • Living in Winchester, or generally nearer to Hursley, is quite expensive but living slightly further away in Southampton is a lot cheaper, and also a lot better for nights out. I lived in Eastleigh (cheaper than Winchester but generally more than Soton) and paid £370 per month, including bills.

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

    • Southampton is great as its a student city, and Winchester is also good if you just want a night at the pub.

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

    • Through work there are various sports teams etc that you can get involved in

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

July 2012

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