Marketing Assistant Review

by Golfbreaks.com

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    2.5

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • I thoroughly enjoyed the challenges set for me and I feel I gained a great deal from my placement.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • They welcome me with open arms; the wealth of experience of having placment students at the company means they know how to make you feel at ease. I feel I blended into the department well.

    5/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • My manager has been a great support; she started around the same time as myself so we have got to know the company together, but she has still supported me and helped me throughout the entire year.

    4/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • There were some periods where I didn't have as much work but I always had somethign to do that was constructive and I have never been bored.

    5/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • I was given alot of reporting and individual projects to do by myself and I have felt like I have made a difference here.

    4/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • I have learnt a huge amount of knowledge and skills in several areas that I can carry over to my next job or future career. I also discovered a passion for Digital Marketing which I didn't know I had before.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • It has been a lively office environment, where everyone is known on a first name basis and are extremely friendly and helpful.

    4/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • A solid process is in place as Golfbreaks.com have had placement students go through the company for many years. I felt my handover was fantastic and knew exactly what was expected of me and what I needed to do after a month of training.

    5/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • Any issues that came up were addressed early on; I also set myself targets in my appraisals with my manager and I felt I have met them, with the help of my manager. I am more comfortable and confident in myself in the workplace.

    4/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • International Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    5/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • I would like to work for Golfbreaks.com in the future if an opportunity arises. Placement students do get the opportunity to return full-time so I feel this would be a good step to my first full-time job.

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • There have been socials set up by the company and the social scene was very prevalent across the whole company as there are alot of strong friendships between colleagues.

    4/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • Unfortunately Windsor is a rather affluent area!

    2/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • 2/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • 2/5

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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

June 2011


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