Digital Imaging Product Marketing Specialist Review

by Sony Europe

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Rating

2.8/5
  • The Role
    3.4
  • The Company
    2.7
  • The Culture
    2.1

    The Role

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

    • I got exposure to a lot of projects, different departments & marketing activities. It was a good experience.

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

    • I worked in a close knit team and felt valued for projects I carried out.

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

    • Communication was good in my team so I felt supported. However, on some occasions I felt supervisors were too busy too help me.

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

    • There was always work to be done but it was fine to manage. Working with team mates helped to manage this. However, sometimes I had to work late to meet fixed deadlines.

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

    • After a few months in the role, I felt I had settled into knowing my key tasks & responsibilities. During the year my responsibilities grew and felt valued for managing various projects on my own.

    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 have picked up some experience & knowledge from my placement which I will be able to assist my degree. However, the majority of workplace skills I have learnt will only benefit me in a graduate job.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • It was pleasant, but the atmosphere could be a bit louder and exciting. Sometimes it was a dull.

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

    • Had no problems with Sony HR - Recruitment / induction was fine. However, HAYS managed our pay / holidays and were terrible.

    2/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • I attended several product training days which helped & got to travel to to various events which was good experience.

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

    • International Travel

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

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

    • I enjoy my job but Sony is Located in Surrey which isn't where I want to live after University.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes there a quite a few interns to socialize with, but there isn't that much to do in Surrey...

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

    • Quite expensive for what it is. Would rather live closer to London.

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

    • Not much in Surrey. Have to travel closer to London to come across Nightlife.

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • The gym in the office is good and also fitness classes. However, I would have liked a 5-a-side league.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Advertising, Business Management, Market Research, Marketing, Purchasing and Supply

London

June 2018

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