Retail Marketing Executive Review

by Vauxhall

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.2
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • loved it!

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

    • they accepted me as part of the team immediately

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

    • I felt I could ask anyone any questions that I had and I knew i would always get a helpful answer

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

    • sometimes I find myself a little bored and sometimes I absolutely manic busy, but mostly there is just a steady stream of things to do

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Plenty of responsibility, but obiously there are always people above you who have final say/sign off

    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 have learnt so many things and had so many experience that I can use in the future! worked in so many different areas, and my excel skills have improved no end!

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Professional atmosphere but can still have a laugh and a joke

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

    • it was all very seamless.

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

    • we got lots of training in handover, but it fizzled out once that was over.

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

    • National Travel

    Company Parties/Events
    2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Its clealy a good grad scheme as lots of old grads are still in the company, but the geographical location puts me off a lot

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • We had so many brilliant nights out becuase there are so many of us so there is always a good crowd out!

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

    • Rent is very cheap and you can definately do a night out on a budget.

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

    • Luton itself doesn't have the best nightlife but the surrounding area e.g. Watford, St Albans, Milton Keynes is pretty good and easy to get to

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

    • More football based than anything

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

July 2012

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