Marketing Assistant Review

by Aston University

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    3.6
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed my placement year to a great extent! Placement year is a great incredible experience in which I would encourage everyone should participate in.

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

    • Everytime I'm at my placement I feel valued by not only the people in the office I work in but by other departments too.

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

    • From the moment I started my placement I recieved help and guidance from my manager.

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

    • I'm quite busy on a daily basis as there is always something to do but that doesn't bother me as I learn new things everyday including skills.

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

    • I was given a lot of responsibility as I am the only placement student. There are other casual workers but they have a much flexible role than I do so I get given the responsibility from my manager most times.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • The skills especially have a major impact from when I finish my degree as I can say I've learn this and that. The whole experience is something I can take away with me. The experience as a whole is also majorly beneficial to me from when I pursue my Graduate job.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • It's quite busy as we get a lot of students coming in and inquiring about things. But during exam period it's quiet but there's always something to do.

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

    • The organisation is quite organised as we have systems on the computer in which we record and track so that there is no confusion.

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

    • At the start, although I did not receive much training, the organisation did invest time in me and still do as I get given the responsibility to take the lead of projects etc,.

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

    • Flexi Time

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

    • As there are not graduate positions within the department I work in, I can always look for a position within the wider department or the University as a whole. I can always come back and work as a casual worker too./

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • As there's not many of us there's not ,much of a soc ial scene but me and my manager get along well.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Cost of living is fine as I use public transport and live at home. As my placement is in Birmingham, I still socialise with my friends.

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

    • Birmingham nightlife is pretty decent, A lot of the clubs are based near each other too so it's convenient to bar crawl.

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

    • Although I live in Birmingham already, there are many places you can visit and try different activities.

    5/5
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West Midlands

May 2015

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