Marketing and Communications Assistant Review

by Alcatel-Lucent

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • I loved the people here.

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

    • They were very supportive

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

    • He monitored my every move for the first three months

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

    • At the beginning very busy but now I am so speedy that I can get work finished fairly quickly

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

    • My supervisor usually checks everything I do

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

    • French, people, organisation, computers; etc.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • A delight.

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

    • Pretty well done

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

    • I got a week's training before moving out

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

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

    • I do not intend to go into this field of work, my main motive was the French.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • What lovely stagiaires they are!

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

    • It's Paris.

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • I imagine it's good

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

    • Not really, sports clubs etc.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

International

March 2011

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