Sales/Marketing and Business Intern Review

by Allianz UK

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Rating

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

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • I really enjoyed the work placement as I was given real work to do from the start with real responsibity. It was fast paced and varied to give a realistic insight into what working for the company would be like.

    4/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • The work I was given was work they would otherwise be doing theirselves, making me feel the work was really worthwhile. Everyone seemed to take a real intrest on how I was finding the work and how I was feeling about the whole experience, throughout.

    5/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • My supervisor was really supportive the whole time and always there if I needed anything. Although the manager was really busy, she was able to invest enough time with me when I needed it and really seemed to take an interest.

    5/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • Most days the workload was a good balance, with a variety of work that filled the day. Some days were a bit slow starting, especially when waiting for different people to get back to me on the projects I was working on. Other times the work seemed to all come at once, but is manageable when I managed my time well.

    4/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • I felt like I was given a good level of responsibilty throughout but without feeling too out of my depth. I was able to ask for more responsibilty and got it if i felt i wasn't getting enough in one area.

    4/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • The placement has given me real life experience that I wouldn't otherwise gain. I feel I have developed greatly in professional communication skills that will no doubt allow me to stand out from the crowd when apply for jobs if I am unable to later gain a place on the graduate scheme.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • The department was really friendly and welcoming but hard working. Had a good balance that was motivational.

    4/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • Very well organised- my supervisor always had work for me to do in the case that I had run out. The internship set out was good that I was able to catch up with all the interns at the beginning of the placement, in the middle and towards the end.

    5/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • My department was really good and mainly invested the time to help me understand not only their work and what I was to do but also why I was doing it and the implications.

    4/5

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

    Company Parties/Events

    3/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • The graduate schemes look really good and well organised. I have applied for one of them and just waiting for the final part of the assessment process.

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • I think a big part of this was from our orignial induction day and events before starting the placement. This allowed us to properly meet before the placement. We have been meeting up outside of work every weekend and the odd weeknight throughout the week.

    5/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • Within Surrey (Guildford office) the costs of living and socialising was above the country average but manageable. I was lucky enough to be living at home over the placement but don't think anyone was struggling at all.

    4/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • Nightlife in Guildford is good but isn't the best. Close to London and Brighton though where we have had a few nights out over the placement. As always, its the people that make it!

    4/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • Yes, as interns you are invited to all the Allianz social events, myself having attended the Summer Party!

    3/5

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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Advertising, Insurance & Risk Management, Marketing, Retail, Sales

South East

August 2013


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