Marketing Intern Review

by Nestlé

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Rating

3.1/5
  • The Role
    3.6
  • The Company
    3.1
  • The Culture
    2.4

    The Role

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

    • I've really enjoyed the internship - A great working environment with a good mix between pressure to acheive goals and friendly, casual environment,

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

    • I got on well with all of my colleagues and never felt like I wasn't part of their team.

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

    • I was given plenty of support by my line manager, but also never felt like I was being pulled along - There was plenty of space for taking initiative.

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

    • Very Busy!

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

    • I feel like I was given a legitimate project with appropriate responsibility, without ever feeling too out of my depth.

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

    • The presentation skills that I have gained will probably assist in my degree, but the most value that I've taken away comes from learning experiences about the industry that I can take with me in future employment.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Relaxed and sociable, but still with the added pressure to achieve goals. The perfect balance.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Very well organised.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • The company invested in training courses, an agency experience day, and characteristic testing.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very Appealing.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • All of the interns got on well and we often socialised after work.

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

    • I didn't live in the area, but I gather that it was quite expensive.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Bars are quite expensive in Clapham, but also quite nice. Didn't go out clubbing in the area.

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

    • Only organised by interns.N

    2/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

South East

August 2014

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