Sales & Marketing Executive Review

by Xerox

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    4.4

    The Role

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

    • As my role was new it was very slow to start. However my role developed through the duration of my placement and I found this very challenging and rewarding.

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

    • I was recognised in front of the senior managers in my department for planning a Year Start event, this recognition did make me feel valued. I also acted as a source of information for my colleagues regarding certain programmes and issues which was also pleasing.

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

    • My manager was always very supportive even though he was always extremely busy. He would explain anything I was unsure of in detail if asked.

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

    • Varied greatly. At the start as my role was new it was slow and a struggle. However my role developed and I was very busy in certain months, especially December and January.

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

    • I was given a large amount of responsibility when I was planning events. Day-to-day I didn't have massive amounts of responsibility.

    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 work ethic I acquired will help me a great deal in the future. Planning such a large scale event will also give me confidence that I can plan and perform well in the future.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Very good, Busy but supportive.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • At the start it was difficult as my manager was away. However I gave my replacement student an extensive handover and this was the same across all the IP Students.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Being involved in such a large event to the extent that I was showed the confidence my manager had in me. To plan an event in a different country and be also able to attend the event shows a lot of investment from Xerox.

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

    • International Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Healthcare from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I received a very good reference and I will apply for the graduate scheme in the future.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Very good social scene, made lots of friends. Huge amount of students are based in Uxbridge with Xerox.

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

    • Uxbridge was fairly cheap to live and go out. Central London as you would expect is expensive but a very good night out!

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

    • Uxbridge only has one club, however there are numerous nice pubs. Good nights out to be had in Central London, Windsor and Watford.

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

    • Plenty of the students did things together. Booze cruise at the start and end of your placement is a good chance to get to know everyone.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

International

November 2008

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