P&O Intern Review

by Mars

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Rating

4.7/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.8
  • The Culture
    4.5

    The Role

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

    • Great varied placement that gave a fantastic insight into what it would be like to be on the MARS Management Development Scheme

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

    • Colleagues could not have been more supportive and I felt like a valued member of the team

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

    • Fantastic support throughout the 6 weeks and although work could at times be challenging all members of the team would give you all of the help that you could possibly need.

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

    • Mars live by a work hard, play hard motto and whilst in the office they will expect you to take on responsibility and show initiative and leadership.

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

    • Mars encourage you to take on as much responsibility as possible and aim to stretch you to see your full potential

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

    • Through Mars University people development is highly valued and there are numerous activities that you can get involved in to develop general business skills. From the 6 weeks I developed my presentation and communication skills.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Very unique, fun environment where people all seem to enjoy what they do. This creates a great working environment!

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

    • The internship is well structured and all interns are given clear projects designed to immerse them in the team and stretch their abilities

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

    • Mars put a great deal of time into getting to know you as an individual and setting personal goals for all interns. Time and resources are put into ensuring you fulfill these goals.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • Mars have fantastic graduate opportunities and their management scheme is incredibly appealing. This is based around the emphasis on progression and development and the strong values of the company.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Everyone got on well and Mars took us all on an induction week with meals out to ensure everyone got to know each other.

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

    • Nottingham was a cheap place to live especially in comparison to London!

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

    • Being based at Waltham was fairly remote which meant there was not night life although interns and graduates went out in Nottingham to socialise and make up for it.

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

    • Lots of chances to travel and attned different events and conferences outside of work

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Advertising, Data Science, Human Resources, Management Consulting, Marketing, Purchasing and Supply, Retail

East Midlands

November 2013

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