Sales Manager Review

by Southwestern Advantage

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Rating

5/5
  • The Role
    5.0
  • The Company
    5.0
  • The Culture
    5.0

    The Role

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

    • Most challenging student internship out there, but most rewarding too. Made the best friends and would recommend it to anyone who's willing to travel and take on a challenge.

    5/5
  • 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)?

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

    • Very busy but that's what it's like running a business... Spending the day talking to families about education - challenging and rewarding every day.

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

    • Students are literally running their own business at Southwestern.

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

    • SO helpful!! Dynamite for CV.

    5/5

    The Company

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

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

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

    • Amazing training both on campus before the summer, and also out there in the summer.

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

    • Flexi Time

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    Healthcare/Dental
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Working FT now in the UK.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Amazing!?!?

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

    • Staying with host families in the summer - really fun and definitely affordable.

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

    • Not so much the summer, but at the end of the summer and then the other 9 months of the year, amazing trips and get togethers. 3 holidays to The Gambia in Africa, and one to Cyprus are probably the highlights.

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

    • It's really encouraged.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Scotland

November 2012

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