Journalist Review

by Listed Magazine

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    4.4

    The Role

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

    • I had a great time at Listed

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

    • The team were very friendly and welcoming

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

    • Each task was explained in plenty of detail and I was never afraid to ask for help or more information when I needed it

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

    • This placement allows you to be as busy as you want to be. There is always more work to do if you ask for it.

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

    • I was given a great deal of responsibility, being left to write articles by myself and to run the social media accounts for the magazine.

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

    • I gained great experience in writing and researching.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • It's a friendly and cosy office.

    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?

    • I did not need a lot of training but I'm sure I would have had more if I'd asked for it.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Working from home
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Not much opportunity for a paid position but I was encouraged to keep in touch for more work on a voluntary basis.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • I was the only placement student

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

    • Can be cheap if you look hard enough.

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

    • Excellent and very popular nightlife

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

    • I was offered press passes for events.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Business Operations, Television/Film/Media, Journalism & Publishing, PR & Communications

South West

September 2012

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