Marketing Assistant Review

by Panasonic

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Rating

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

    The Role

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

    • I have really enjoyed my time on placement with Panasonic. I have been able to get involved with new tasks and take on responsibilities on a daily basis and I get on really well with the people in my team.

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

    • I always feel valued by my colleagues, we all get on really well and I am always thanked for my contributions.

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

    • The support I have been given is great! I had a 2 week handover with the previous placement student in my role, she went through all my daily tasks and introduced me to people around the office to make me settle in as easily as possible. I also received training on the email system and other daily systems I use as well as health and safety training and an introduction to the company.

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

    • It varied throughout the year. However, when it is usually a good balance, there is enough work to do without becoming stressed but there is never a chance to be bored. If there ever was a day when I had little on I always asked people in other departments or product managers about anything else I could get involved in.

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

    • I was given a high level of responsibility from day 1, dealing with customer and retailer queries. I have been trusted by members of the team to create and send important nformation onto retailers directly.

    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 have developed on so many skills during my placement such as verbal and written communication, team work, building customer relations. Training that has been provided to me whilst on placement includes; Advanced Microsfot Excel, PowerPoint, Presentation Skills, Manual Handling, Time Management, Assertiveness and Project Management. This will all be vital to my final year at University and future career.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • There are some quiet days but most of the time there is a lot going on. The office has a very upbeat, social atmosphere.

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

    • The placement set up was organised very well. Once all students in the company had confirmed their position we were added to a Facebook group where we could get to know each other. Pansonic also organised an orientation day where we all met up and got to socialise with the new and current placement students and meet the team. On the second day of the orientation, for those who wanted to we went house hunting for somewhere to stay whilst on placement.

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

    • Extensive training was offered throughout the placement from general manual handling and training about the company, to training on various microsoft packages as well as personal development training.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would be really interested in joining the company again after my final year of University.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, we usually have lunch together and meet up outside of work too. Some of us live together in Reading too.

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

    • The rent for a student house in Reading is about £70 per week.

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

    • We usually go on nights out in Reading to places such as Lolalo's and Evissa. We always have a good time.

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

    • The placement students usually go out a lot together outside of work, to the cinema or out for food.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

April 2013

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