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Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)

Marketing & Events Industrial Placement Review

at Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)

Placement (10 Months+)

Marketing

Didcot

Review Submitted: August 2024

Overall Rating

5 /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!

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

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
The role involved the creation of different marketing assets to help STFC's Business and Innovations Team, and showcase the facilities and expertise that STFC offers to a wide range of businesses. This often included social media campaigns which would highlight attendance at events, or would be a space to showcase case studies and blogs.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
I have felt like such a valued member of my team this year, and that's because I was always treated on an equal level to my colleagues, allowing me to take up different responsibilities and tasks. I was able to make headway on independent tasks, but also managed to support my colleagues on other projects, which really helped to develop my skillset throughout the year.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
5/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
I have developed existing skills in writing for different audiences, whilst gaining specific experience with B2B communication, both in writing and verbally. It has allowed me to become much more confident when presenting and articulating myself in professional contexts. I have also had a great amount of experience in project management and building campaigns, seeing them through from idea to execution.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
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 will always be grateful for the great amount of support and guidance I received from everyone in the team. I never felt afraid to ask a question, or ask for help, and this was largely due to the caring and supportive network of colleagues I had around me.
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?
5/5

Company Culture

What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
There was a good amount of work/life balance in the company culture, which allowed me to ease into an office working environment much more easily. Everyone in my office was friendly and approachable, and got on with each other, whilst maintaining a really high standard of work and output.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
5/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
5/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
5/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I genuinely couldn't be more grateful to STFC, my colleagues and wider team. I have developed a huge amount, both personally and professionally, and it was a year of my life that I'm never going to forget. STFC is a fantastic place to work, network, and develop. I'm really proud of everything I've managed to achieve this 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 Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)
5/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)
Give it a go! Especially if, like me, you're not 100% sure about the type of company you want to work for going forward. I'm an English Literature student so it was surprising that I ended up in a science company, but the opportunities in marketing have been incredible, and the year has massively exceeded my expectations in terms of what to expect.
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