Accessories Sales and Marketing Student Review

by Triumph Motorcycles Ltd

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • My placement was fulfilling and beneficial. Thoroughly enjoyable.

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

    • Great group of people to work with, welcomed from day one.

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

    • Colleagues were more than willing to explain issues or provide help with any queries I had. If they could not help me, they would point me into the direction of somebody that could help.

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

    • Some days were very demanding, others not so much

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

    • The more time spent gaining confidence within the company the more responsibility I've been given,for decision making and also for advice.

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

    • My placement has made me realise the absolute essentials required for working in business. It has also given me an idea of the things I need to work on at university ready for the business world.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Great group of people, social events were organised outside of the office. The atmosphere was not too 'uptight'

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

    • Could have been a little more organised in terms of training for the systems I used. Being the first sales and marketing placement student the team had it was as much as a learning curve for them as it has been for me.

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

    • Had the opportunity to go on an excel course. Most of the systems I used have all been a learn as you go approach.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

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

    • The marketing side of the business is definitely growing which hopefully will bring opportunities with it!

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, social events are organised by existing employees which welcome students along

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

    • Fortunate enough to get a place close to home!

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

    • Not great within a short taxi journey (10 mins). 3 major cities within an hours distance

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There is plenty of sports clubs locally, existing employees invited those with similar interests to activities.

    4/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

Marketing, Retail, Sales, Advertising

East Midlands

June 2014

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