Digital Marketing - Social Executive Review

by GForces

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • I thoroughly enjoyed my placement year with GForces from start to finish. I met a lot of different people who have all taught me a variety of transferable skills that I will keep with me for life.

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

    • I definitely felt like a valued member of the team whilst working at GForces. Although I was a student working as an intern I never felt like a minority and made to not feel equal. Every department made me feel welcome.

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

    • Throughout my year in industry there was always support including internal training, monthly catch-ups and I knew that I would be able to approach my supervisor with any issues or problems I may have had.

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

    • From day to day my work load varied. During report week I would find myself with more to balance but the work load was always manageable.

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

    • I was given a lot of responsibility during my placement year at GForces from creating internal documents, to presentations for clients and even having the opportunity to see my ideas implemented and go live.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Each week we would have internal training meetings which could be for internal or external software that we use.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere was professional in that we had to dress smart for work, however it was not an uncomfortable or intimidating place to be. On Friday's we had 'dress down' day which made the office feel slightly more relaxed.

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

    • The placement was well organised with the help of my placement officer at the university.

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

    • The company highly invested their time in training me to the same level as all other members of staff. I feel that I have developed my skills throughout the year.

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

    • Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I have been offered a part time job with the company throughout my final year at university.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes. We would often socialist outside of work together also.

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

    • I rented an apartment during my time working here. It wasn't too expensive and was pretty basic but it was ideal for just the year.

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

    • Good night life.

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

    • Each quarter the company would organise a quarterly update which encourage all of the staff to get involved with team building exercises which was fun.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Marketing

South East

June 2013

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