Marketing Executive Industrial Placement Review

by NewVoiceMedia

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • Good mix of work assigned, some jobs more challenging and also regular supporting role

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

    • Everyone was friendly and helpful whenever required

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

    • A lot of support in initial period to grasp job, thereafter more freedom was given

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

    • Most days were quite busy, though a few days did get to hang out with others at work

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

    • I was given a lot of independence, challenging at first however was given help when I needed it and worked was checked.

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

    • Diverse range of experience in Marketing including events, exhibitions and networking with stakeholders.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very busy and hectic

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

    • Very well set up with initial first week only training and getting acclimatized to work environment.

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

    • Initial first week was complete Orientation and Training, thereafter few sessions for general communication and personality development

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • They have started to hire more graduates and interns which is a positive sign.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • When we did have scheduled events, most would come

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Not too much, quite comfortable

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

    • It was quite good.

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

    • Yes quite a few but you would hardly get time to enjoy.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

November 2013