Marketing Assistant Review

by Gazprom Energy

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Rating

4.5/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    4.5

    The Role

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

    • I have loved every minute of my placement and it's given me a postive attitude and approach to completing my degree

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

    • Working in such a business central department meant I got to know a lot of people in the company, particularly the new starters as I helped with the induction process

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

    • My manager was always ready and willing to offer support with all the tasks I was given. I knew I could ask her anything and get a direct and concise response. Over the course of the year I began to think about my dissertation topic, and my manager was fully supportive with offering ideas and help

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

    • Shortly after joining the company they went through a complete re-brand, so I was immediately immersed in key activities. Throughout the year I took ownership of tasks so was always working on an exciting marketing activity !

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

    • I was given responsibility for a number of key tasks

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

    • Everything I have learnt will benefit my massively in my last year of University, from time management to approaches to work my outlook has changed completely over the year

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Focused during business but everyone is still chatty and conversational

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

    • We were the first intake of placement students so we've the opportunity over the year to develop the program for the future

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

    • Invited to attend numerous 'lunchtime learning' sessions, which various departments ran on a regular basis. These included introductions to the gas and power industry, as well as culture and language sessions.

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Healthcare from home

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

    • I can't imagine not going back to Gazprom Energy after university!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Fantastic

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

    • Very affordable

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

    • Being in the centre on Manchester has meant the opportunity to visit new restaurants and bars that I never knew were there!

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

    • Football tournaments, a Sailing Club and Rugby club to name a few!

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

North West

June 2012

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