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TikTok

E-commerce Internship Review

at TikTok

Internship (1 Month+)

Sales, Project Management

Farringdon

Review Submitted: September 2024

Overall Rating

4.7 /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
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Support and Guidance
4.5/5 - 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.
My day to day responsibilities included supporting Account Managers in ensuring their brands were best-in-class on TikTok Shop, offering insights and optimisation strategies to enhance their performance.
I worked with the Creators Managers to assist with creator development by owning daily operational tasks, including data analysis and creator matchmaking, to drive meaningful partnerships between brands and creators.
I owned the product communication strategy to creators, ensuring they were informed about product launches, campaigns, and opportunities. Additionally, I supported brands with creator community management and engagement activations.
I collaborated with both internal and external partners to identify new fashion creators and increase content opportunities for brands, ensuring a diverse and growing creator network.
I assisted with planning events for brands, coordinating logistics, and ensuring the smooth execution of events and activations.
I helped with live video shoots, supporting filming and ensuring that all content aligned with brand messaging and objectives.
I managed the distribution of newsletters to creators and internal employees, sharing updates on TikTok shop deals, trends and other relevant news.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Yes I was given a lot of responsibility as I was given tasks that I owned and from the beginning I was thrown right into the deep end with jobs.
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?
I have significantly developed my skills in strategic thinking, gaining a deeper understanding of the rationale behind key business decisions. By working closely with account managers, creators, and internal teams, I learned how to assess market trends, brand performance, and consumer behavior, which helped me contribute meaningfully to decision-making processes. My exposure to a variety of operational and analytical tools has also sharpened my business acumen. Additionally, I’ve gained confidence in sharing my ideas and insights as my team were so welcoming & friendly.
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 received a lot. The early careers team put on lots of sessions for all the interns & my manager also provided a lot of support along with my buddy.
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?
Everyone seemed really friendly and lovely & there was a good atmosphere in the office with its going on. However, overall culture seemed stressful & intense as there seemed to be a lot of pressure on employees from leadership.
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?
4/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
4/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I loved my internship! It was a great experience that really helped me learn and I met some amazing people
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 TikTok
4/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend TikTok to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to TikTok
Just be yourself :) also be prepared to be in the office 5 days a week which can be annoying but lots of great opportunities & I found it was easier to make strong connections with colleagues.
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