Events Intern Review

by Porsche Cars Great Britain

This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.

Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.0
  • The Culture
    2.8

    The Role

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

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

    • My colleagues were always happy to answer questions and would always give me the chance to get involved in projects when I wanted to. Everyone also made me feel very welcome.

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

    • Although my manager was not in the office a lot, they were always on e-mail and more than happy to provide assistance, answer questions and have progress meetings. They were very encouraging and I have definitely grown in confidence since I have been here.

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

    • Some days were quite but if you wanted something to do you would always be able to find it.

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

    • I was given responsibly for my own events, from the initial enquiry through to the day of the event. Of course when I started I had less responsibility but throughout the year as I proved myself I was given more.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • The skills and experiences I have learnt throughout the year have been invaluable. I have learnt practical skills and been able to apply all of the theory at from University into a work place. I had the chance to go on lots of training courses, as well as gaining real events experience.

    5/5

    The Company

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

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

    • The internship scheme has been running for a several years so there is good structured training, progress reviews and a two week hand over with the previous intern.

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

    • I had the chance to go on training courses in business areas as well as first aid. I was also given enough training to become a valued member of the team with my own responsibility.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Future employment is slim due to the low head count of business and small events team. However it has put me in a good position to apply for graduate with other car manufactures.

    2/5

    The Culture

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

    • Due to being based at Silverstone and all of the other interns at Reading the social scene was quite limited. However I found my own group of friends in the local area.

    2/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • The cost of living was reasonable, it greatly varied depending on the area you chose.

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

    • The nightlife in Northampton and MK was Ok.

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

    • There was always lots of activities going on for people who work on the Circuit. If you looked you could find them.

    4/5
    Report this review

Details

Placement (10 Months+)

East Midlands

August 2016

View More Reviews
View More Jobs