Marketing Assistant Review

by 3M

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Rating

2.5/5
  • The Role
    2.5
  • The Company
    2.5
  • The Culture
    2.5

    The Role

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

    • It was a great way to gain experience needed to get a job after university. The people I've met and connections I've made are very valuable.

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I had two roles during my placement and in both I felt like a normal member of the team not like a placement student.

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

    • I had regular meetings with my boss, weekly where possible, this gave me a chance to discuss good and bad points of the week and grow my placement experience.

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

    • It varies, from content to very busy, but never beyond my capabilities. We had the support necessary to cover if we ever to too much of a workload.

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

    • I had my own projects which I took full responsibility for as well as sitting back and helping others.

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

    • I learnt a lot more about the actual business world, I got to use the theory I have been taught throughout university and now put it into the real world and develop myself.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • The office is busy and generally happy, you get to know everyone so have a wide range of friends and colleagues to talk to.

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

    • It was set up alright, however I had a few changes of manager which wasn't handled the best, although it has ended up a good thing.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • I have been given various chances to explore new skills and train, which will allow me to grow.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • At the moment it is up in the air, some graduate jobs are around but the number of these is being reduced.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • It was good, but only because I was very sports focused so made groups of friends that way.

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

    • Exepensive, Reading/Bracknell is on the M4 corridor so it is expensive.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Good, as it is a student town.

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

    • Various, I did a range of volunteering and sports activities out of work.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

June 2016

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