Marketing Assistant Review

by 3M

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • Great fun, got to experience many things and the people were great!

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

    • Given the responsibility of a full time marketer

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

    • Provided me with great support and mentoring throughout the year. Always gave constructive feedback at reviews.

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

    • I was more often busy than not, this was great as it meant I had stuff to do!

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

    • Given the responsibility of a full time marketer. Really felt valued by the team.

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

    • Great IP training program including: presentaiton skills, time management, six sigma and role specific training. I can now work pivot tables!

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Great atmosphere, open layout made it easy to communicate with managers and colleagues. The team was always welcoming and made me feel part of the business.

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

    • The business I worked in was going through a major re-structure so there was some uncertainty at the beginning. However, once everything settled down I was given targets and projects to get on with.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Speaking to friends who have worked at other companies, it seems like 3M gave placement students a very high level on investment and attention compared to the rest.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Working from home
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very attractive company to work for.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Great social scene, not just amongst students but colleagues as well.

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

    • I personally commuted from my hometown, but Bracknell was considerably cheaper compared to Reading, Guildford etc.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Not much happening in Bracknell but Reading and Wokingham were on the doorstep!

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

    • Loads of sports clubs and social events

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

November 2010

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