Technical Sales and Marketing Assistant Review

by Panasonic

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • The role is very varied and therefore enjoyable and the working environment is great.

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

    • The role is within a small close team therefore I do feel valued as the role is important and needed within the department.

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

    • The small team the role is within is extremely supportive in all situations. I feel comfortable asking questions.

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

    • Some days I am very busy, others I am less so.

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

    • As the role is within a small team on occasions I am alone in the office to man the department. I am also in charge of the marketing alone.

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

    • Every day I am learning valuable life skills.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very comfortable enviroment.

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

    • I took over from a previous student who helped me settle in the role.

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

    • There are many training courses avaliable across many different areas. If I ask any questions to the team I work within they are always more then happy to help me and teach me skills they already possess.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

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

    • Its a large company with job opportuities.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • There are many other students at Panasonic, some who house share in the area.

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

    • London prices - same as my home town.

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

    • Nightlife avaliable in Reading, or even London if you don't mind travelling a little.

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

    • Yes.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

September 2010

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