Marketing Communications Co-Ordinator Review

by Avis Budget EMEA Ltd

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • So helpful, i've learnt so much!

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

    • As you are only in a small team its hard to not feel valued! From day one you are given lots of responsibilty.

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

    • Loads, even if my manager wasn't in the office she always made sure that i could get in contact if i was in trouble or i had a question.

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

    • Every day was very different!!

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

    • Lots, and more if you want it!! As your in a small team if my manager wasn't there, it was you doing the work, no-on else!

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

    • Lots, i haven't even finished and i feel i could leave now and it would be a very big help!

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Sometimes, quiet, especially Fridays as lot of people work from home, but usually buzzing!

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

    • Very well, seems like actually given jobs/projects to do, instead of someone having to find you something to do!

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

    • You could do courses, i chose not to, however you can work in different departments to get a feel for that too.

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • I'd love to work for Avis again however i do want to work abroad preferably China, which is one of the main reasons for coming to Avis as its an internation company! Your given the contacts and the opprtunity, it up to you to take it!

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There aren't actually that main placement students however the office is full of young people so there's always banter or a 'good social scene'.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Its the south, so its not exacly cheap, but i was i managed rent, a gym membership and to save - and obviously to live so its definately managable!

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

    • Bracknell's not great but Reading is 20 mins drive and London 30 mins train ride from Reading

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Always!!

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Scotland

February 2010

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