BPT Sales and Marketing Intern Review

by SC Johnson

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Rating

2.9/5
  • The Role
    3.4
  • The Company
    3.2
  • The Culture
    1.6

    The Role

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

    • It was a very good placement. I would say I learned a lot not just career wise but also about myself as an individual which meant a lot to me.

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

    • I had a great team, they were very supportive.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • I also had a good relationship with my manager, he was very supportive and helped me realise a lot about my future career

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

    • It varies, some weeks I am really busy and some not so much.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was quite a few responsibility which was one of the good aspects og my placement

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I gained a good experience in how to deal with situations in a corporate world

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Pretty laid back, friendly, lots of laughter. Generally a good atmosphere in the office

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Fair

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • They offered IT training for interns during the induction week. There were also online courses which you could take if you wanted.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

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

    • They currently have no graduate scheme

    2/5

    The Culture

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

    • Not in my opinion

    1/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • I lived in Guildford which was reasonably priced and it has a few bars. It is also close to london; 30mins by trains.

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

    • Frimley has no social life

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Not that I was aware of

    2/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

April 2013

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