Marketing Assistant Review

by SIG plc

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • The people I worked with were really friendly and helpful, and were keen to get me involved in office events even during the short while I was there.

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

    • Everyone was very keen to get to know me and chat on work related and social topics. I even had a mini leaving party planned for me on my last day!

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

    • I reported to [This section of the comment has been removed by a member of the RateMyPlacement Team because it did not meet our site terms and conditions] at a senior level - he kept in touch throughout my placement and ensured that I met my goals for the experience. On a day to day level I reported to the Marketing Director, [This section of the comment has been removed by a member of the RateMyPlacement Team because it did not meet our site terms and conditions], and he was very keen to give me as much responsibility as possible and get me involved at every stage of the company's marketing process.

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

    • I would say that I was extremely bisy throughout the placement, as I wanted to get the most out of what I was doing. it was up to me to set my own deadlines and determine how much I could take on, and I purposefully took on a lot of responsibility - which I enjoyed and was successful in my acheivements.

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

    • I was working within Energy Management at SIG, and as the division was relatively new in its current format, there wasn't an autonomous marketing department as such. I had a strong support network of colleagues and managers around me who I could ask for help should I get stuck, but I was mainly left to get on with tasks and build up the foundations of the marketing department.

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

    • This was a truly valuable placement which has developed in me a number of transferable skills, such as communication, time management, and multi tasking. I am confident following this experience that I can be successful in any work environment, and is proving an extremely valuable resourse with regards to job applications.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The office was fun and chatty, however it was extremely busy so often people would be fully concentrated on their work and unable to chat always.

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

    • Everyone was prepared for my arrival, and I already had a long list of tasks for me to get started on on my first day, with more flowing in throughout my time there. [This section of the comment has been removed by a member of the RateMyPlacement Team because it did not meet our site terms and conditions] My manager kept in touch throughout the placement, checking my progress, and also debriefing me at the end of my time at SIG.

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

    • I was neccessarily shown how to use anything specifically, but I learnt a lot through practical application in the tasks I was completing and the level of responsibility and autonomy I was allowed. [This section of the comment has been removed by a member of the RateMyPlacement Team because it did not meet our site terms and conditions] The VP did spend time instructing me on the general principles of marketing, as well as taking me on a branding workshop day to McCann Manchester, which was possibly my favourite part of the whole placement.

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

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

    • have been offered a position on the company's graduate scheme as a result of this work placement. SIG are keen to cultivate young talent and keep hold of it when they see it.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were a few staff nights out during my time there, there was a general sense of comradery in the office - with lottery pools, bacon sandwiches on casual fridays, and being able to leave early on a friday too. However, it was a rather male dominated environment, which i felt a bit limiting given that I was a 20 year old female.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • lived in the area of the placement so this was not an issue for me. I was paid a slary for my time there, and it would have been perfectly feasible to rent a property in Chapeltown and travel in to work every day while still having money left to use as you wished.

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

    • As I said previously, I live in Sheffield and I enjoy the nightlife there, but this wasn't may main priority during my placement given that I had to leave the house at 715 every day!

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

    • The company ran a few charity fundraising events such as a staff sports day, and there were a number of fundraising type socials planned throughout the summer.

    3/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

Yorkshire and Humberside

February 2012

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