Marketing Communication Coordinator Review

by Cummins

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed my placement as i learnt so many different skills and had lots of experience and exposure to various elements of the business world.

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

    • While i was on placement i definately felt like a real employee and was treated like one. Everyone was so friendly and helpful throughout my placement and really helped with my development.

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

    • I received amazing support from my manager throughout my placement, she was really supportive and encouraging. My placement was well structured with development points and plans to ensure i was progressing throughout my placement.

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

    • Generally i was busy throughout my placement, there were times when i was busier for example when we were planning exhibitions. Overall i felt challenged and busy - which meant the year flew by.

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

    • I was given lots of responsibility throughout my placement, however it was not scary due to the fact i had lots of support from employees. The amount of responsibility i was given helped improve my confidence

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

    • I learnt skills that i will be able to use throughout my career such as time management, organisation and many more. Placement helped me develop these skills in real life applications.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Atmosphere was fun, everyone is friendly and chatty!

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

    • My work placement was well organised, i knew what my expectations were and what work was coming up. We had regular reviews to ensure my placement was progressing.

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

    • Cummins invested a lot in my personal development but also in teaching me skills that i would need for the future.

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

    • Flexi Time

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Working from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Good - i got offered a position to come back!!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were quite a few placements in Cummins so we had a good social scene and went out regularly.

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

    • My rent was fairly cheap (cheaper than at uni) so it meant i could save a lot for my final year.

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

    • It was fairly quiet, there was only a couple places that you could go out nearby.

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There are lots of social clubs within Cummins and they are involved in Community activities.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Data Science, Business Management, Market Research, Marketing

South East

July 2012

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