Editorial assistant Review

by Listed Magazine

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Rating

4.5/5
  • The Role
    5.0
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • I loved every minute of it - and I am still working there.

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

    • The girls in the office are lovely, and often take me to meet other members of the team that work in other offices.

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

    • The editors are very supportive. They always compliment my work and tell me how I can improve.

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

    • I was always given plenty to do, and was offered exciting opportunities such as interviews and gig reviews.

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

    • The editors knew they could rely on me, and often left me to do things without further instruction.

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

    • The skills were valuable and will continue to be valuable throughout my career.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • It's a bubbly atmosphere, and as the team are young it's easy to talk to them about the latest music, celebrities and general news.

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

    • They tailor it to the intern, so each person will have different requirements, which are matched to the magazine's requirements.

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

    • They trained me in how they write and how many words to write etc.

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

    • Company Parties/Events

    Working from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would absolutely love to work for Listed, if they would have me I would jump at the chance.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • I have been out for coffees, had a pub lunch and sometimes met them at events in the area.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • A bit of both - some expensive places, some cheap places.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • I really like going out in Bournemouth

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

    • The girls were always offering me opportunities to get involved in activities outside work.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Journalism & Publishing

Wales

September 2009

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