Marketing Communications Intern Review

by National Instruments

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed working at NI, I have taken away lots of new skills that will help me in my final year at University.

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

    • From my very first day I was made to feel as part of the team, and treated as an equal. I always felt I could ask for help if I was unsure about anything.

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

    • I was given support my management often, however, they weren't always around... but in that case my colleagues would be more than happy to help and guide me.

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

    • I had a fairly stable work load, sometimes I did find myself with not enough to do, and during busy times everyone would be overloaded. But on average I had a good workload.

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

    • I was treated as an equal on my placement, and as I grew and learnt I was given more responsibility.

    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 will take away a number of skills that will help me both back at University and in my career. I have built upon the theories taught in my lectures and learnt some new ones to take back with me.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • NI has been voted one of the best places to work for 7 consecutive years, this reflects the good work-hard, play-hard atmosphere in the office.

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

    • My placement was fairly well organised. I did miss out on getting a review till my year was nearly up due to the manger workloads.

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

    • I was given good amount of training and responsibility when I first started, however after about 6 months or so I felt I could have had some more in depth training to widen my knowledge on the tools we used.

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

    • Subsidised/Company Gym

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

    • I would like to come back and work at NI, I will keep my eyes open for any job opportunities!

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • NI take on many Interns and new graduates so there is a very good social side to work.

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

    • Newbury Isn't the cheapest place to live, however there are often drink promotions on in the bars to make things cheaper.

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

    • Newbury doesn't have the best nightlife - however, it is the people that make the night not the place!

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • NI are always organised staff / charity events to get involved in.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Marketing

South East

August 2012

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