Marketing Assistant- Strategic Marketing Review

by Ecclesiastical Insurance Group

This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.

Rating

3/5
  • The Role
    3.6
  • The Company
    2.9
  • The Culture
    2.3

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed day-to-day working life such as printing pr cuttings and emails etc

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

    • I felt comfortable with my employees and got on well. Enjoyed their company and could have a laugh too

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

    • One of the managers was really supportive and gave myself great advice that i have kept for the future. I think it depends on the manager and how they value themself.

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

    • Some times my work capacity was very quiet and others day there wouldn't be enough hours in the day! But i quite liked being rushed off my feet as it passes the day alot quicker!

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

    • I believe that i was given lots of responsibilty as i settled into my role. Dealing with prestigious running of events and handover of work that had to be completed. This was very rewarding knowing that you are valued.

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

    • Im hoping im going to use them on a daily basis but not entirely show as when i will need to use these skills. I think they will be important in my final year and when applying for graduate jobs as you have the basic skills that many other students haven't.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Even though i enjoyed my placement and did have a laugh, there was not enough banter and chit chat. Everyone seemed to get on with their work and not really finding time for this, which i feel is very important!

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Very well organsied and i had no problems throughout the placement year. It seemed to flow well and there wasnt any hick ups.

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

    • I didnt really go on many courses as one that i was about to go was cancelled due to numbers.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Enjoyable, but will not go back as would prefer a young, dynamic company. I was the youngest in my department!

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • I was the only placement student there, it would of been nice if organisations take two students on a time so you can mix and learn/ share things together.

    1/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Travel to work was extremely expensive and would always leave me low for cash!

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

    • Didnt really go out that much for nightlife sadly, more during the day time

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

    • Some such as away days in work and pub for lunch times and people leaving

    3/5
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Marketing

Wales

July 2008