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The Role
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The Company
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The Culture
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
The job itself, although sales orientated was incredibly diverse and allowed me a huge amount of experience in numerous areas of business. Not once was my daily routine the same.
I was never made to feel like an intern and worked in a very freindly team, as several of the jobs here overlap to a certain extent you learn to do anything you can to help other people and additionally they will do anything needed to aid you. It was a great environment!
The Sales team consisted of only two people and for this reason I worked side by side with my boss, as well as being in constant communication throughout the week we arranged regular meetings where we were were able to analyse what was happening and how we intended to continue....
I was kept very busy, it was by no means uncomfortable but I think it kept me challenged daily. I was in responsible for numerous projects and spent a lot of my time prioritising based on deadlines and perceived importance.
My supervisor was more than willing to allow me to procceed with largescale projects in the way which I found appropriate. On numerous occassions if my supervisor was conducting training courses or away I was left responsible for my Job and was expected to cover any major aspects of her job whilst she was unavailable, she was very trusting!
I assume very well, I got a diverse slice of business and an impressive amount of experience on my year... plus as an added bonus Igot to learn a new language!!
The Company
Freindly and helpful
Provided us with a relocation bonus and HR department appeared to have our best interests in mind!
I enrolled on Spanish course and was allowed to take a Spanish/ Business E-learning course funded by the company I was also able to attend numerous CAST sessions whereby other departments would provide the audience with a general summary of hat they did and how it was going... was a good way to get to know AMADEUS!
Subsidised/Company Gym
Financial Bonus
I would definately give serious consideration to returning to Amadeus and would encourageanyone to take on any placement/ internship.
The Culture
Amadeus had a huge amount of interns based in numerous universities around the world, we would go out in groups of 10-15 almost every weekend and as we were based in Madrid had an incredible time.
Cost of living was pretty good, and salary very good with Erasmus added....... I think 5 EUR pints in Irish bars left a heavy dent in my salary
Madrid........ Amazing! Fabric, Pasha, Buddha del ma, Lowe, and endless clubs pubs, taverns, tapas bars, jazz bars, flamenco bars, intercambio's, theatres cinema's ....... Spain doesn't sleep! It's like London but hotter! ;)
HR department provided numerous trips and subsidies to music festivals etc. I
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
Sales
South West
September 2008