Marketing Intern Review

by Santander

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • Highly insightful and enjoyable 10 week period.

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

    • Although the internship only lasted 10 weeks, I was really made to feel like a valued part of my team.

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

    • My line manager along with members of my team were very helpful in answering any questions that I had.

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

    • Varied. Some days were quieter than others but at times I was constantly busy throughout the day.

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

    • Each bit of work I undertook was both necessary and valued by my team. I did not once feel that I was doing work for the sake of it.

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

    • In large, the most valuable skills were developed by simply working within a large organisation. These professional skills can help anyone, regardless of their degree type.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • I was based in Milton Keynes but my team were based in Leicester. However, this was not an issue as I travelled to Leicester once a week and my team travelled to Milton Keynes once a week as well. All offices were both welcoming and friendly.

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

    • The internship placement itself was well set up, but there were miscommunications between recruitment and the relevant business sectors.

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

    • Although mandatory training was a given, there was little time dedicated solely to training and development. However, the majority of development I undertook was on the job and highly useful.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    Healthcare from home

    Healthcare/Dental

    Travel loan
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Would welcome a return. Friendly and professional atmosphere with a clear line of career progression.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

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

    • I lived at home in London throughout the period so this was not as applicable to me.

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

    • Unsure.

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

    • Our Corporate Social Responsibility project allowed us to get involved in this side of the business and to gain more knowledge of Milton Keynes.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Marketing

South East

September 2015

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