Marketing Communications Review

by Cummins

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • I was given some excellent opportunities and had the chance to travel in various different European countries.

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

    • I felt very valued by my manager and the director of the department. I also felt very appreciated by other staff members in different departments.

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

    • My manager did everything she could to ensure I had the right support and guidance. Nothing was too much trouble and she did everything she could so I felt settled.

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

    • I think the balance was just right. I had enough time to do the work I was given and I always knew what the next piece of work was.

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

    • I took part in some of the major plant marketing campaigns and got to meet with press, visitors, collegues and important customers.

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

    • We were given several training opportunities over the year to enable us to better manage our time, lead effective meetings and develop our presentation training.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere was relatively casual and welcoming

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

    • It was set up very well, there were a few minor issues before I started but nothing that couldn't be sorted over a telephone conversation

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

    • The company were very good with training courses and gave you a wide selection of training courses that you could do.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

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

    • The company do offer a graduate scheme but it all goes by headcount at the time

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Take on several other students and graduates so there was always a big group of people to hang out with.

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

    • Relatively cheap to live up here, good student night in the town

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

    • Really cheap on a Friday.

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

    • Lots of Community opportunities and charity fundraising to get involved with

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

North East

June 2012

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