Features Assistant Review

by Bliss Magazine

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    2.9
  • The Culture
    2.3

    The Role

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

    • I've always been fascinated by the journalism industry and so I was thrilled to finally experience it in a work manner.

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

    • I loved everyone at Bliss. It is a great magazine!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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

    • I experienced no troubles whenever I asked for support they were more than happy to see to me and help me out.

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

    • I was very busy but as it was a variety of different jobs I never got bored or frustrated with the amount of work.

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

    • I wasn't given huge responsibility but I never felt inadequate or unneeded.

    2/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • My journalistic writing improved considerably and my confidence shot through the roof. Such a rewarding time!

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • People were very concentrated on their work and so there was a very work-focused atmosphere but if you wanted to chat to anyone they would be more than oblige.

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

    • Seamless.

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

    • There was no major investment but I was more than content.

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

    • 0/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • It is quite a small team so there isn't many job opportunities but they did say that i could count on a brilliant reference from them!

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • My relationship was good with other workers but it didn't progress from professional.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • In the short time I was there I was shocked by how much I spent. I thought it was hugely expensive!

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • I hear London isn't too much effort away!

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

    • I didn't hear of any or wasn't made aware of any.

    1/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

South East

January 2011

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