Marketing Assistant Review

by Pirelli Tyres Ltd

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

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

    • The fact that other students were employed at the same time as me - along with the people around me - made the experience very enjoyable.

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

    • I always felt part of the team, and was never treated as 'just a student'.

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

    • Whenever I required help I was given it.

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

    • I was steadily busy for the majority of the time, although there were times when my workload intensified as well as declined.

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

    • I was given the responsibility to operate independently, but was not given tasks which were hugely important.

    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 now have a much greater knowledge of how businesses operate, rather than simply a textbook understanding.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere was always friendly and relaxed - going to work never felt like a chore.

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

    • Pirelli have been employing placement students for a number of years and are bvery accomplished at accommondating them.

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

    • I was taught a number of skills which I did not previously possess.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • In the past, students have been employed by the company after their placement year.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • My fellow students and I were constantly socialising, often with non-student colleagues.

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

    • Living costs were reasonable.

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

    • The nightlife in the town I was situated wasn't great, but there was a city very close nearby in which to go to.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • I participated in a number of activities - such as football - outside of work. Some were provided by the company whilst some were not.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Customer Service, Marketing, Sales

West Midlands

July 2013

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