Fisher-Price Marketing Review

by Mattel

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • The job is suitable for those that thrive for a challenge

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

    • It is easy to fit into the company, although there is a certain judgement on the work ethics of interns

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

    • My supervisor and manager are there for me whatever the problem

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

    • Very busy - but this is enjoyable!!

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I dealt predominantly with 2 major product lines across Europe

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

    • The application of that which I learned at university was definitely incorporated into my day-to-day work

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The office itself is rather quiet

    2/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • The settlement is easy, the hard part is settling into a new culture

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

    • Online training resources are available upon request

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Healthcare/Dental
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • 4/5

    The Culture

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

    • All interns live together!

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

    • Amsterdam costs are high!

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

    • Amsterdam is a party city!

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

    • There are few opportunities for out of work events

    2/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

International

December 2010

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