Marketing Intern Review

by Verizon

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • It was a real world example of how the company worked, although there was no choice on the type of project you would work on.

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

    • Everyone had a lot of respect for interns and were willing to help me and teach me.

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

    • Nearly all tasks were given with full support, and the buddy system is a great way to build a relationship where you can discuss the work.

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

    • Sometimes had nothing to do, other times I had lots to do.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given responsibility like a regular employee would do.

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

    • Showed me areas in the business sector that were strong, and areas that I needed to focus on.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Clearly a stressful environment, with long hours. However, this was good to get the insight.

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

    • Everything tab very smoothly but also allowed you to shape your internship experience according to your own interests.

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

    • They were very encouraging to support us and make sure we knew everything to be able to make the decision to apply for the faststream or not.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Really convinced me to apply but it's ashame how interns have to go through the whole process again, which is very lengthy and more intense compared to other graduate schemes.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Lots of ways to socialise and meet new people!

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

    • I lived at home and saved a substantial amount.

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

    • Mainly consisted of the pub down the road! But the organised social events make up for it

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

    • There were charitable events, social occasions and plenty to be involved in.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

International

October 2013

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