Marketing and Events Assistant Review

From day one at Pendragon PLC I was made to feel very welcome. I recieved fantastic opportunities throughout the year and looked forward to each day at work.

Throughout my year at Pendragon PLC I felt valued by my fellow team members and also members of the leadership team. I have formed lasting relationships with both colleagues and business partners.

Support was always there should I have needed it however you were not 'spoon fed' the information needed for projects. This was good as it ensured that you were challenged.

Not at any point would I consider myself to have been bored during my year with Pendragon PLC. There was a good balance of work throughout the year however there were occasions when the work load would be sufficiently higher. This was a good learning experience however and helped with my time management skills.

Throughout my placement year I have been given great responsibility. From managing small projects to overseeing whole events. A placement that is definitely not lacking on the responsibility front.

I will take away many aspects from my year at Pendragon PLC. I have gained a great understanding of how a large business operates and have picked up many transferable skills which I will be able to take back to university and utilise in my future career. I have a better understanding of how marketing is a crucial aspect of a business and it's success, especially in such a fast paced industry.

There was never a dull day in the office. The head office has a great atmosphere and there was a great balance of work and play in the office.

From the first telephone interview to the induction on my first day the overall set up of the placement was very straight forward and efficient.

I received some business training in my first week at Pendragon PLC and also had the opportunity to undertake a First Aid course during the year. With regards to personal development, I feel the projects and the guidance given to me by my leaders have helped me to develop my business skills which I will be able to take away and use in my future career.

I would be honoured to be offered a position with Pendragon PLC after my final year at university. I have been told there are great opportunities for undergraduates to come back to the company after they have graduated.

Throughout the year there have been many social events with both other placement students and team members of the company. However as the office is on a business park there is not the same 'After work drinks' that you would find on a placement in the city centre. I lived in central Nottingham, however most placement students lived closer to the business park.

Nottingham is well priced.

There is a great range of bars and clubs in Nottingham. I am unsure of the surrounding areas of the business park etc.

Being part of the Events team I had lots of opportunities to get involved with activities outside of the office. There were also many charitable events which you can get involved in; such a sponsored bike rides etc.