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DTC Marketing Review

at Samsung Electronics

Placement (10 Months+)

Digital Marketing, Marketing

Chertsey

Review Submitted: June 2024

Overall Rating

4.3 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

4/5 - Overview of Role
4.5/5 - Skills Development
4.5/5 - Support and Guidance
3.8/5 - Company Culture
5/5 - Overall Experience
4/5 - Future Career Prospects

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
Day to day includes briefing campaigns, reviewing creative options, approving final assets and sharing these with relevant channels.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
I was given large amounts of responsibility.
I was given various campaigns and launches to own and manage from start to finish. Which includes communicating with all stakeholders involved to ensure campaigns met targets.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
4/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
A knowledge of best practice marketing creative.
The differences between a number of digital marketing channels.
Opportunities to present to key stakeholders.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
4/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
4/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
5/5

Support and Guidance

How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
I had a really close relationship with my line manager throughout. I also had regular time with my wider team manager who offers valuable advice and thoughts whenever asked.
The wider marketing team were also on hand if there were any questions or learning opportunities.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
5/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
4/5

Company Culture

What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
The wider company culture is very fast paced with a strong focus on the here and now.
However the DTC marketing team are all very supportive and pushes a "No blame" culture where everyone has your back
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
4/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
5/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
3/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
3/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I genuinely loved every moment of the Year
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5

Future Career Prospects

Please rate the future employment prospects at Samsung Electronics
4/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Samsung Electronics to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Samsung Electronics
Don't let the work affect your life outside of work if you can.
Nothing bad that happens at work is worth stressing about at home.
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