Sales and Marketing Assistant Review

by Panasonic

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • It was the best decision I ever made

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

    • I worked as the assistant to the whole team - the glue

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

    • They were always there to offer a helping hand.

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

    • Everyday was different. When it was a month where there was an exhibition to plan that month became busier

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

    • As I became more comfortable with the role, they gave me more responsibitiy.

    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 much on this placement. more than I would of learned sitting in a class room.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • each day was different, some days the office would be empty, as alot of stuff worked on the road. Others it would be packed and lively

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • It was a very flexible placement which I liked. As I became more confident in the role more responsibities were offered and my Job role changed.

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

    • Panasonic offfers alot of training, and my manager was always supportive fin my personal development

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would like to go on a graduate scheme after I graduate and sadly Panasonic doesnt offer one that I would like to go on.

    2/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, there are other placement students working around the company. We all live together and car share in. It allows us to continue living the somewhat student lifestyle.

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

    • Rent is fairly cheap in Reading which is a positive. however there is not much to do in Reading or Bracknell where the offices are.

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

    • It is terrible, I expected more for a University City. Reading is full of Pubs no clubs.

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

    • Yes, there are a few sports clubs like football or netball

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

July 2012

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