Online Sales & Media Executive Review

by Mars

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • Really enjoyed it. A corporate company without any corporate culture

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

    • Highly collaborative culture and you are given real responsibility

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

    • Incredible amount of contact time with line manager

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

    • Most days you work 8:30 - 16:30

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

    • Considerable freedom in making proposals and recommendations to the business

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

    • Improve CV

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Very relaxed and friendly atmosphere

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

    • Quite well organised including trips to other Mars sites and insight days

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Not overly but think there would be opportunities whilst on the grad scheme

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Just got offered the job

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Given the location of the office, most of the interns live in close proximity to each other in Lenton/Nottingham City

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

    • Lenton is a student area

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

    • Brilliant - it's a student area

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

    • Not really

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Marketing, Sales

North East

September 2013

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