Venue/Host Executive Review

by Free Holdings

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Rating

2.8/5
  • The Role
    3.1
  • The Company
    2.8
  • The Culture
    2.3

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • Since there are many young people working for the company the atmosphere was very enjoyable.

    4/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • Everyone is busy with their own assignments, but if asked for help, there is always someone to give you a hand.

    4/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • It depends on the manager, but in general, if I had any questions or doubts, there was always someone to answer them for me.

    3/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • There are busy and less busy days as in every other job.

    4/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • Everyone is responsible for their own cities and partners.

    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 improved my communication, language and excel skills, which will be helpful in the future.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    4/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • 3/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • 1/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events

    Working from home

    3/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • One of the reasons why I have applied for the position was the possibility of becoming an employee at the end of it. After working hard and achieving good results throughout the internship, I have received my contract as a permanent employee.

    4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • 3/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • Since the company is based in London and the internship is unpaid, it is rather expensive.

    2/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • Nightlife in London is very good. Fulham is rather quiet but has few nice pubs, bars and restaurants.

    5/5

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

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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Marketing

London

July 2013


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