European Marketing Assistant Review
by American Express
This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.
Rating
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The Role
3.9
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The Company
4.0
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The Culture
3.4
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
I enjoyed the role very much, the working environment was superb and it allowed me to grow and learn so much about the corporate envirionment.
I was never treated as an intern but as a full member of the team. Without my role, multiple marketing activities across Europe wouldn't have executed. I became an expert in my role and was in contact with colleagues from around the world seeking my advice.
I met with my management on a weekly basis to review my work as well as any other queries i may have had. They were always encouring my develop and fully supportive of anything i wanted to do.
The level of work varied throughout the year, however there was never a point when i had nothing to do. There were of course months when i was very busy and others when i had less to do.
I was given a great deal of responsibility, in one area of my role i maintained the management of a budget which totalled close to $2m. I also facilitated the management of a loyalty programme used across the European markets and ultimately held the responisibility for the execution of all campaigns. Much of this work was done soley my myself, however i did have of course the guidance of my management.
The Company
The atmosphere in the office was great, there was a good mix of experience and youth as well there being a great cross section of nationalities. I always felt comfortable and welcome in the office, it was a lovely place to work.
On the Amex side of things the placement scheme was well managed by both the HR department and my individual management.
The company was always willing to get me involved in activities that would enhance my development such as presenting to key clients, travel abroad and sending me on external training programmes.
Subsidised Canteen
International Travel
Financial Bonus
Company Parties/Events
Healthcare/Dental
The prospects at American Express are very good however i don't think that the company is positioned in a sector that i want to be in.
The Culture
There aren't as many placement students within Amex as there are at other companies however i did enjoy many social activities with those that were there.
I can't comment on living cost as i lived rent free however in terms of socialising this was expensive but this is to be expected in London.
There's no better place to be for Nightlife than London!
There were few activities externally however i did get involved in the department softball team which played every other week
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
Marketing
London
September 2007
