Marketing assistant Review

by Lubrizol

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • I really enjoyed my placement with Lubrizol, I would recommend it to any student looking for a placement.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • I felt valued by all employees and was always included and provided with feedback.

    5/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • My supervisor did give me quite a lot of support but they do encourage you to work as an individual and to use your initiative.

    4/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • Some days were busier than other but everyone always had work for you to do.

    4/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • I was given quite a lot of responsibility, more so as the year progressed as I was responsible for presentations, carrying out research etc

    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 felt that my skills developed hugely over the last 12 months and really think this will help with with my final year at Uni and gaining a job when I graduate

    4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • I had a huge amount of fun on my placement as the employees are great!

    4/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • The placement went very well and was organised sufficiently.

    4/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • They invested a lot of time in teaching me new skills and how to develop as a person.

    4/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    International Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    4/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • I would jump at the chance of working at Lubrizol again!

    4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • Yes as a lot of the students live together in a house and go out socially. There are also parties organised throughout the year between departments inlcuding a summer bbq and christmas party.

    4/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • I stayed at home so I couldnt really comment.

    4/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • Again, I stayed at home so I didn't really see the nightlife in Derby, but I heard it was great.

    4/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • Not particularly.

    4/5

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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Advertising, Market Research, Marketing

East Midlands

September 2012


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