Marketing Intern Review

by AkzoNobel

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    2.6

    The Role

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

    • I have very much enjoyed the placement - the people are lovely and the job has been interesting.

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

    • My colleagues seem to have valued the work I have taken on and as a result have included me in more prjects.

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

    • I have received great support from the whole team

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

    • During the first few weeks, I found that I had quite a lot of free time. However, this has picked up significantly now I am in the later stages of the internship

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

    • Again, now I am in the later stages of my internship, I now have taken on significant responsibilities.

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

    • In particular, it has helped my project management and team work skills.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Fairly quiet and studious but also relaxed.

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

    • A lot of thought went in to ensure it provided me with an accurate representation of a grad role.

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

    • Received many inductions and was involved in key meetings to develop business acumen. Was also provided with extensive careers advise.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Financial Bonus
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Offerred me another role within the organisation

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Great network amongst the interns and graduates.

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

    • Lived in London while working in Slough so travel was particularly expensive.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Didn't go out in Slough.

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There are infrequent opportunities

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

South East

August 2012

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