Marketing Assistant Review

by Johnson & Johnson

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • It was challenging to start with, which made it enjoyable. However there was not always much to do so it could be boring at times.

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

    • Students were integral to the organisation so we were valued.

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

    • Managers were very good, however they were out of the office alot at external meetings so not always there when you needed.

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

    • I would either be really busy, or really bored, it wasn't often just right!

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I had the oppurtunity to run my own projects which was great.

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

    • Looks great on my CV and will help me in getting a graduate job.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • It was very friendly in the area where I worked.

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

    • Has been running for several years and was well organised.

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

    • I attended quite a lot of training which was great, computer courses wise, and also on the drugs that I was marketing.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • It is a good organisation to work for, with lots of perks, however not the most challenging of jobs.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • 30+ students there in a year so great for student life - was similar to uni as we were always out!

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

    • Cost similar to uni.

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

    • Not great, but london only 40 mins away on train.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Some, through the sports and social club, also a netball team which one of the placement students organised.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Marketing

Scotland

March 2008

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