Marketing Assistant Customer Planning Review

by Sky

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • I have learnt so much it is astonishing but it has been hard work and requires huge dedication, motivation and determination

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

    • Sky have an amazing working atmosphere with plenty of bonding and social exercises and events. You feel valued and craed for.

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

    • I was always given plenty of support by direct managers and even when they moved on, much more senior staff members still took time to guide and encourage me and my own development.

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

    • When I was soley managing the product, I was working long hours and still could have worked more! I enjoyed it and was great experience but I am relived things are settling back down! You really do get out as much as you are willing to put in.

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given more responsibility then I could have imagined and felt very valued in my opinions and decisions when people asked.

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

    • What I have learnt here has been life changing and something that I am very greatful for.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Definitely never dull! I had great people around me and although it wasn't always fun...it never stopped which kept spirits high without realising!

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

    • A few bumps along the way but very efficient and correcting errors.

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

    • I really felt my managers cared about my personal development and my future and did whatever they could for me.

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

    • Company Parties/Events

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

    • My placement contract has been extended this year, and I really feel I have developed good contacts to get in touch with after my final year at uni.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • I have made some great friends who are all in different areas so its great getting together after work to discuss personal life, and work life as everyone has so much to share

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

    • Its London! -But we found some good cheap gems to indulge in!

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

    • Not so much in the immediate office area, but London itself has been great!

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

    • From customer closeness exercises, to work parties, and organised grad/placement evenings!

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Television/Film/Media, Customer Service, Marketing, Retail, Sales

London

May 2011

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