In this guest post Royal Holloway student, Rosie Toe, talks about her placement position at Grohe. Rosie is currently on the 4 year BSc Management with Marketing (Year in Business). She is working as a Marketing placement student for Grohe, the company which makes luxury fittings for bathrooms and kitchens.
How did you find the application process?
The application process was fairly
straightforward. The Year in Business Programme Officer at Royal Holloway made me aware of the placement through the YIB emails
that she sent. I then applied directly to the company via email with a CV and
cover letter and was later invited for interview.
straightforward. The Year in Business Programme Officer at Royal Holloway made me aware of the placement through the YIB emails
that she sent. I then applied directly to the company via email with a CV and
cover letter and was later invited for interview.
The interview took place with the UK HR
advisor and the Marketing Director; this was a nerve-wracking experience
however it obviously went well as I was later offered the job! I most regret
not preparing for the interview as well as I could have done as I was asked
questions about the company that I was unprepared to answer.
advisor and the Marketing Director; this was a nerve-wracking experience
however it obviously went well as I was later offered the job! I most regret
not preparing for the interview as well as I could have done as I was asked
questions about the company that I was unprepared to answer.
What recommendations would you make to those Year in Business students
starting in their 1st year at Royal Holloway and their 2nd
year?
starting in their 1st year at Royal Holloway and their 2nd
year?
If I could give any advice it would be
to take the time to create good applications and don’t rush them. I would also
urge people to apply for roles in companies that they might not have heard of
before as these can often offer great experiences. It is also great experience
to go for any interviews or assessment days that you have been offered because
even if you don’t think you are interested in the company/role you could gain
great experience and even end up enjoying it!
to take the time to create good applications and don’t rush them. I would also
urge people to apply for roles in companies that they might not have heard of
before as these can often offer great experiences. It is also great experience
to go for any interviews or assessment days that you have been offered because
even if you don’t think you are interested in the company/role you could gain
great experience and even end up enjoying it!
What is your job title and what projects will you be working on?
I am Marketing Executive and I have had the chance to work on a variety of projects since I have
started my placement year. I am currently working on a large event in London,
which my company is a founding partner of. The event is held over two days at
the Business Design Centre and I have had the chance to work on a variety of
tasks associated with this event such as creating furniture plans for the VIP
lounge.
started my placement year. I am currently working on a large event in London,
which my company is a founding partner of. The event is held over two days at
the Business Design Centre and I have had the chance to work on a variety of
tasks associated with this event such as creating furniture plans for the VIP
lounge.
During my time on placement I will be
focusing on the analysis of our digital marketing strategies. I will look at
how successful our digital marketing campaigns have been through online
analysis tools and I will explore options to improve them. Amongst other
things, I will be looking at direct mail marketing (such as online newsletters)
and ensuring that our digital marketing strategies are effective.
focusing on the analysis of our digital marketing strategies. I will look at
how successful our digital marketing campaigns have been through online
analysis tools and I will explore options to improve them. Amongst other
things, I will be looking at direct mail marketing (such as online newsletters)
and ensuring that our digital marketing strategies are effective.
How have your first few weeks/ months been on your placement?
My first few weeks on placement have
been a mixture of emotions, however I am enjoying my experience so far and I am
looking forward to seeing what the next few months have to offer for me. I have
learnt so much already and I hope that the YIB leaves a positive impression on
me and gives me a better idea of the career that I would like to pursue in the
future.
been a mixture of emotions, however I am enjoying my experience so far and I am
looking forward to seeing what the next few months have to offer for me. I have
learnt so much already and I hope that the YIB leaves a positive impression on
me and gives me a better idea of the career that I would like to pursue in the
future.
What has been the best thing so far about your placement?
The best thing about my placement so far
is also the thing that is worst about it and this is the great amount of
responsibility that I have been given from the start. It is great to have
control over important tasks and to see my work once it’s completed however it
has also taken me out of my comfort zone and made me push myself.
is also the thing that is worst about it and this is the great amount of
responsibility that I have been given from the start. It is great to have
control over important tasks and to see my work once it’s completed however it
has also taken me out of my comfort zone and made me push myself.
What else would you like to say about the Year in Business programme at
Royal Holloway?
Royal Holloway?
I
think that the YIB programme is a great chance to explore the options that are
available to you, and if nothing else help you to decide what you definitely
don’t want to do!
think that the YIB programme is a great chance to explore the options that are
available to you, and if nothing else help you to decide what you definitely
don’t want to do!
