Global Communications Specialist Review

by Mars

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • I’ve been given real responsibility and freedom to make the role work to my strengths.

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

    • With the responsibility went the satisfaction of feeling like a valued member of the team. From day one I was expected to work hard and contribute to the team like anyone else.

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

    • My manager always supported me in my role and more importantly challenged me to improve and stretch myself.

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

    • At the beginning of my role I struggled to find things to do and was sometimes bored, however, as my skills set expanded I quickly found that I was always busy as I could get involved it a lot more.

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

    • Loads. If you want a placement where you can hide behind others and not take on a real responsibility this isn’t the role for you.

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

    • My functional and soft skills and both developed through formal training, learning from others and on the job.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere is open and relaxed.

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

    • Overall it was good, but as the organisation is changing all the time so planning out my years itinerary wasn’t feasible.

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

    • Great. they would suppport and suggest relevant trainings.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    Healthcare from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • The HR function in the office is quite small so it’s unlikely there’ll be a job in this office; however, a job somewhere in Mars is probable.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Due to the small intake of students the social scene wasn’t great.

    2/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Expensive to live as you're near to london.

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

    • Slough itself is dull and boring but there are some great places near by like Windsor and London - I would recomend you have a car if you live in Slough.

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

    • Mars has lots of sports and wellness activities and the office often organises regular site activities - This will probably be your job to organise.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Human Resources, Marketing

South East

May 2011

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