Publicity and Marketing Assistant Review

by Manchester Metropolitan University

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.6
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • I would have liked a bt more of a challenge, however everybody was friendly and really helpful. I settled in realy well and it was an enjoyable experience. It paid well and I was given a lot of support from academics and placement staff

    4/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • I think they think I am capable of completing talks. I have attended all meetings and have had input with the goings onm at the business school

    5/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • I was on my own for 4 months, however there was always somebody at he end of the phone, and people would come and helkp if need be.

    5/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • the business varies. as I work in education, we have busy times and very quiet times. I would say around the half term periods it did get very quiet, however it allowed me to catch up on work that I may have put to one side. When it was busy, it was very busy

    4/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • I think I have been given a lot of responsibilty. I have ran events from beginning to end, and have carried out all the procedures that were required from me. Although I was given this responsibility - if I needed help, there was always somebody there to offer advice and assistance

    5/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • I have developed my organisational skills, as I managed certain events on my own. I have had training with presentations and social communication. I would have liked to have learnt more about marketing and a bit more indepth brand management - however I think I have done all I could with the organisation I have been involved in

    4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • It is a friendly office and we regularly have poeple popping in. If I am on my own, then I would have my own music on low.

    5/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • I was given a hand over period where I could get used to using certain softwere etc. All the academics and adminastrative staff that I would be in regular contact with got to know me quite well. Most of the time I was well aware of who I needed to contact for what job

    5/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • I was allowed to go on training courses that would benefit me both academically and in the work place. I would have liked to be a bit more involved with the overall branding etc. of the organisation

    5/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Healthcare from home

    5/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • I would like to work in a place like this when I am older, however while I am still young and learning I would like more of a challenge, and would like to se how far I get in the profession of marketing

    4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • we had a few social gatherings. expecially if a member of staff was leaving, we would have a meal out. there was a party at christmas, and one for us all just to have a night out

    5/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • Manchester can be quite cheap - depending on where you choose to eat and socialise. I already lived in Manchester so I did not have to travel far to work or any additional costs such as this.

    5/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • I love nights out in Manchester, however when working full time, I very rarely went on nights out - only at weekends. however there are many places of interest in Manchester, and many places to entertain. you can go to the cinema, theatre, pubs and bars. they have all types of restraunts and shops too

    5/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • not really. if it was a special occasion then we would go and celebrate, however not much happened spur of the moment

    3/5

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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

North West

June 2011


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