Professional Educational Consultant Review

by Southwestern Advantage

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    2.5

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • 4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • 5/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Excellent guidance and supervision

    5/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Extremely busy - minimum of 12 hour days!

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Lots, you have to run your own business.

    5/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • lifelong skills including, persistence, hard work, accountability, self-motivation, and real inter-personal skills,

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • 4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Program has been running for over 155 years! They know what theyre doing!

    5/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • A lot of time was put into making sure i was prepared before i left for the placement.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events
    2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • If you're committed to your job and work hard you will be definitely be asked back for the following summer... many people progress to 20 year careers within the business.

    4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • You're colleagues are fellow students, lots of fun to be had when you get together!

    5/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Made affordable for students, rent costs were low, cost of living in America is cheaper than the UK.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Worked too late to enjoy the nightlife - however the last week of the placement you get a holiday and then partying is encouraged as much as possible!

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • 1/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

International

September 2011

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