Marketing Assistant Review

by Johnson & Johnson

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    2.6

    The Role

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

    • Really good atmosphere and an interesting market to work in

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

    • Worked in a relatively small business unit, in constant contact with managers and colleagues

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

    • Everyone was more than willing to help and provide advice. Made some really good contacts

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

    • Varied quite a bit, sometimes a bit quiet and sometimes absolutely manic

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • As much as i demonstrated i could deal with. Always given the opportunity to take on more responsibility. Allowed to present at european and global meetings and partake in long term strat meetings etc

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

    • Changed my behaviour as a person not just a student. More care in work, what I say and to whom. Improved communication, IT skills, confidence etc

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Not too many students about however really good atmosphere and good people

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

    • Not a scheme as such, was first in my role so able to mould the role

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

    • Always open to furthering my development, recognise placement as a future investment

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Size and scope of the company means opportunities are endless

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Still went out with the people in the office and played football weekly

    0/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Its not a cheap area of the country but not too bad with reading nearby a student town

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

    • Reading and windsor were pretty good; close to london too

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

    • 4/5
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Medicine

International

August 2007

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