Assistant Marketing Intelligence Manager Review

by The Co-op

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed my placement at the Co-operative and feel as though my employability has improved greatly because of it.

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

    • I felt very valued by my colleagues and they had some very nice/positive things to say about me on my final day!

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

    • I received a lot of support from my manager and he really helped my development throughout the year.

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

    • Some days were busier than others, but in general I always had work to do.

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

    • I had quite a bit of responsibility, but would have liked more!

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I think the skills I learnt on my placement will greatly benefit me in the future. I have recently been accepted onto a summer internship which I used many examples from my time at the Co-op during the interview process.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Generally pretty good, although as I worked near buyers, it could sometimes become quite heated between buyers and the suppliers they were speaking to. Word of advice, DON'T become a buyer...they are ALWAYS stressed!!

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

    • Generally pretty good!

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

    • I would have liked to have had more eternal training

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Working from home

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

    • Employment prospects are good. Upon completion of my final review, I was put forward to the final stage of the application process for the graduate scheme.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • To begin with there was, however, it diminished once we were all settled in our jobs.

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

    • It was very similar to what I have experienced in many other areas of the country, e.g. Leeds, Sheffield and Norwich

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

    • There is a great area in Manchester called the Northern Quarter, which is home to some of the best bars I have been to. They aren't cheap, but are really good venues, which play good music.

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

    • Not really, although I had other personal commitments which meant I was busy most of the time anyway.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

North West

June 2012

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