Sales Summer Internship Review

by AkzoNobel

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • Very enjoyable, extremely challenging; wholy rewarding.

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

    • The company has a strong culture which involves all members of staff and encorages open communication across all levels of the hierarchy. I felt wholy valued.

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

    • Support was always there when I asked. A plan was set out for me in the first week; to ensure that I gained a great deal of personal benefit from the internship; not just the company. All of the areas in which I wished to improve my skills in; were targetted and I succsefully improved all of these skills.

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

    • Working on a project with a great scope ensured that I always had something to do.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • The responsibility given was excellent. i was empowered and given the scope to do what I felt necessary to complete my project. Freedom over planning my day, setting up meetings (internally AND externally) and liaising with key external stakeholders ensured that I could complete my role to the best of my ability- without asking.

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

    • By focusing on areas that I felt I needed to improve upon, and succesfully achieving this; the internship has greatly aided my personal development and improved my overall skill set.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • A good balanced atmosphere was set in the office; allowing you to work hard but do so in an enjoyable way.

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

    • The internship set up was very well organised: with a set plan of what was required of myself during my time at the company, very clearly set out.

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

    • I was given free reign to work on a project that directly affected the bottom line and the firm's reputation.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events

    Working from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Prospects are very appealing and open; with the aim of internships, to stay at the company long term.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Amongst interns it proved difficult to arrange social activiteis due to us living in varying locations. However, during work socialising is encouraged.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Socialising proved difficult out of work hours due to the varying locations that we lived; however this was the only major cost.

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

    • Nightlife was great when we experienced it- but it did prove difficult to arrange due to living a distance away from nightlife hot spots.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Employees are encouraged to take part in sporting activites and engage in community schemes.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

September 2012

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