Marketing Intern Review

by AkzoNobel

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed my time with AkzoNobel, despite it being just a short placement, i had a number of roles and was given a lot of responsibility!

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

    • Everyone is really nice, very welcoming and inviting into the team!

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

    • I was given a lot of support from my manager, and other colleagues as well! However i was also given sole responsibility for a number of jobs, really testing my skills and ability!

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

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

    • I was given a lot of responsibility - i was given jobs to take forward myself - a real test but really enjoyable at the same time!

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

    • I was involved in a very diverse range of projects - a lot of skills and knowledge to take forward to my next job!

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Atmosphere was generally fun, but mixed in with the seriousness of work!

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

    • I had a number of jobs that were clearly set out - but jobs did change from day to day! But this represented the working world really!

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

    • As interns we were involved in a number of training modules, meetings and discussions! Allowing us to develop skills and awareness to take forward!

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would love to be part of the graduate scheme - and now just waiting to hear!

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • We had a really good bunch of interns, we made sure we had lunch together every day and also our weekly get togethers outside the office

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

    • As the company was based in slough - we tended to go to Windsor/London for socialising

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

    • Good - very close to Winsor and London!

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • As interns we organised a number of activities ourself!

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

September 2011

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