Marketing Assistant Review

by GE (General Electric)

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Rating

3.3/5
  • The Role
    3.5
  • The Company
    3.2
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • Yes, I enjoyed the role, I was fortunate to have a great team.

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

    • Particularly in the last 6 months of placement, I have felt valued and replied on.

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

    • My manager has been very supportive throughout the year, and has continually found opportunities for me to develop my skills further.

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

    • Fairly busy.

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

    • Only more recently have I been given a level of supervision that I feel is sufficient. Although, this year has been a learning experience, where I can learn on my skills i my future job.

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

    • I am much more focused and organised now, which will help me achieve my goals at uni and beyond.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The Marketing department has also been very social and supportive. I felt that the department welcomed me and continure to be supportive.

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

    • Fairly.

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

    • My Manager has given me personal development support throughout the year.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events
    1/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • If the right opportunity was available, I would apply again.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes good

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

    • Expensive

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Poor

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

    • Many, such as Women's Network, Volunteering.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

International

June 2008

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