Marketing Executive Review

by CGI

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    3.3
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • As always, jobs have their ups and downs, however generally i loved my job.

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

    • The people were the best part of my job.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • If asked, they would always give me support and advice.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • I had some days of being really busy, other days less so. I always had something to do though, even if i did find it by myself.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was very surprised by my levels of responsibility. I found i thrived on this.

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

    • They will assist me when it comes to getting another job, but not so much in my final year at uni.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • My office was fantastic. Full of employees of all ages, and there was a good balance of work and play.

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

    • Good level of support and integration with other placement students.

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

    • A fair amount. We were not involved on as many training as grads, but they did still spend a lot of time and effort on us.

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events

    Working from home
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • For other people they are, but not for my job.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • I met amazing friends who i hope to stay in touch with for ever. Everyone was lovely, friendly and open.

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

    • London prices were expensive. But i lived at home, so it was an even balance.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • London is the best nightlife in the country.

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

    • We organised a social networking group for all placements and grads, so the networking was amazing.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Marketing

London

October 2007

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