Market and Competitor Intelligence Exectuive Review

by Telefonica (O2)

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • Great working atmosphere and great bunch of people

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

    • There was no 'being an intern' stigma - people were happy to treat us (us) as equals and ask/advise where necessary

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

    • Support throughout, from manager and many other colleagues

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

    • Times when there was opportunity for 'down time', and other times we were flat out - good balance

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

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

    • 4/5

    The Company

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

    • Professional work environment but good balance of easy-going people as well

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

    • Good points and bad points but overall, fairly smooth

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

    • Where necessary, we were given opportunities to be trained/developed

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Working from home

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

    • Looks like there's a great grad scheme to get involved with

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • From before we even started there were a very friendly bunch of people, all in the same position as eachother, looking to get involved etc

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

    • I was quite lucky as I lived from home, but for being so close to London, prices were relatively cheap, I would say

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

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

    • Samsung Galaxy football league, local rugby clubs etc etc

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Consumer Products/FMCG, Marketing

South East

November 2013

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