Event Assistant Review

by Telefonica (O2)

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Rating

4.7/5
  • The Role
    4.9
  • The Company
    4.8
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

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

    • They were fantastic to work for

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

    • They were all very friendly from my first day and always understanding and helpful

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

    • They were very helpful in giving me the time I needed to progress as an event manager

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

    • It fluctuated between events, but overall a really good balance

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

    • Lots of responsibility, from organising large groups of staff, large logistical peices and big budgets.

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

    • So many skills I improved on and lots of new ones learnt which I will carry out thorughout my final year of University and after.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very happy office, lovely work space

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

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

    • They put me on courses if there were any coming up, regularly checked if I was happy and if there were other areas I wanted to work within or do.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

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

    • I loved working with them, however I feel they have given me the development I need to explore other areas within events. But if they offered me a job - I would very much consider going back, as I loved it!

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • The other placement student within their sports team turned into being a really good friend, amongst other colleagues.

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

    • It varied, London is expensive but it varied where we went out

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

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

    • Quite a few - the more I got myself out there, the more opportunities that came up!

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Financial Management, Logistics and Operations, Marketing

London

August 2012

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