Meetings and Events Executive Review

by The Grange Hotel

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Rating

2.2/5
  • The Role
    2.2
  • The Company
    2.3
  • The Culture
    2.0

    The Role

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

    • The placement was brilliant, my degree is in events and I did have to work in hospitality for the first three months, but once in the events department I gained invaluable experience.

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

    • Very valued, you are trusted to fulfil all duties required in the department and are never made to feel like an intern. Everyone is friendly and welcoming, I even accidentally called my manager 'mum' twice during my year there.

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

    • Great guidance by management, they are always willing to take the time to help

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Very busy, I worked a tonne of extra hours and therefore got a great breadth of experience

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Full responsibility, duties were inline with all other full-time employees

    2/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • A great deal, although whilst on placement it is difficult to make connections between studies and practice, once I returned to university I could understand and visualise all theories in action.

    2/5

    The Company

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

    • A real buzz! Light hearted humour to keep everyone happy when stress levels are high!

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

    • A placement structure wasn't provided upon arrival at the company. Although I am appreciative of all experience gained, I didn't know how long I would be on the hospitality desk for before I moved into events. This being said, when I wanted to extend my placement into the second summer they were very accommodating and kept me on!

    2/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • You are given all training required to fulfil your role. I was also given advise on how to fulfil some managerial duties.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very, I'm employed as a graduate with them now!

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Everyone is very sociable and willing to partake in end of week meet ups etc! Any employees who have left the company stay in contact and regularly attend social events with us.

    2/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • London is expensive but you just have to be savvy! Make the most of happy hours!!!

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

    • Amazing. I missed our regular haunt so much when I went back to university.

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

    • not with work, but people in the office are up to all sorts at the weekends and are always willing to take a plus 1!

    2/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

London

October 2014

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