Summer Intern: Marketing & Products Review

Good, interesting work, lots of support and lots of networking opportunities.

I was welcomed by my team and felt valued throughout my placement. I was able to discuss problems freely with my line manager and work through any issues. I was pleasantly surprised when my suggestions for improvement were listened to and in some cases taken-up by the relevant stakeholders.

I was given little guidance at first as my line manager wanted me to be proactive and try to make a start on my objectives without being fed the answers. This suited my working style as I am quite independent and I like to try to work out what to do. If I ever did need help my line manager or buddy was available to help me (although this was sometimes difficult due to the large amount of workload in my department at the time).

This was variable.On some days I was rushed off my feet and had to stay late, while on other days I only had a few tasks to do. I think this experience was pretty similar across the board.

I had more responsibility than I thought I would have when I started my placement. On one day I was left in charge of managing an email comms and on another day I had to work with an agency to design a presentation for my line manager - at the time they seemed like pretty scary tasks!

I already had a degree before I did the placement

Busy, busy busy but everyone was happy and seemed to enjoy their jobs. This created a dynamic and motivating work environment.

The H.R team were great, they ensured we were prepared for everything we had to do and were there to answer any problems or queries. The events they organised for us were also rewarding, useful and fun.

The invest a lot in your development, although you have to work hard in return! These opportunities will only increase in the graduate program.

The placement is designed to be a stream for people to enter the FLDP graduate scheme. To get a job offer you had to complete your objectives with an A rating from your line manager and do well in a group presentation. I know a lot of people who have a job offer following the internship so the prospects are good!

We had a number of events organised for us such as welcome drinks, bring an inten and go-karting, these gave everyone an opportunity to get to know each other. In addition we used to go for regular meals, drinks and nights-out - I still keep in touch with people from the placement.

As I studied in London I wasn't shocked by the high price of drinks or getting into clubs however I know a number of other interns who couldn't believe how expensive nights-out were.

The nightlife in Canary Wharf is limited (only Proud2 at the O2). However for a medium-length tube ride you can get to the centre of London where there are a plethora of options for a night-out.

We pretty much had to work all the time.