National Communications Marketing Executive Review

by Audi

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Rating

4.6/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.7
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • Brilliant year, loved every minute. I was given lots of opportunities with a huge amount of responsibility, hard work but lots of rewards along the way.

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

    • I was always seen as a vital member of the team and never treated as a student!

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

    • I was given guidance and help when I needed it, but wasn’t micro managed. I was left to get on with it and just show management for sign off.

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

    • Very busy but learnt a lot!

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

    • I was very lucky that I was given a huge amount of responsibility, personally responsible for a media spend of over £4 million.

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

    • I was given lots of training courses and was constantly developing my skill set within the role. Both of which I will benefit from in my degree and when I start my career.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Corporate office but fun people who work there. Was also given a treats such as a celebration party where Tinie Tempah and Trevor Nelson played.

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

    • Very well organised with a clear role with responsibilities

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

    • I was sent lots of internal and external courses

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Car

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

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

    • Very good, I was given an early assessment for the Graduate scheme (waiting to hear back from) and given opportunities to work at agencies

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Great over 30 students on placement so lots of nights out!

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

    • living costs are ok but nights out can be expensive

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

    • OK, lots of nice bars

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

    • Lots of sports teams and people to go out for food, drinks and nights out with

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

June 2014

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