Junior Account Manager Review

by Verizon

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.1
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • Varying work activities whilst having the benefit of working out of the office ensured that this role constantly kept me engaged.

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

    • Colleagues from varying areas of the business approached me to carry out work for them giving me a sense of inclusion and the feeling that I was a "normal" employee. My colleagues and I had several team socials.

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

    • Good advice given by my peers, they were always willing to provide feedback on any work I completed.

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

    • I felt pressured at times to complete work set by the deadlines meaning I felt very busy at times. I often worked outside of the "standard" working hours. However busy I was, I felt I got as much out of the placement year as possible.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was trusted by my team enough to engage with key members of the customer's organisation.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Project management and time management will assist me in organisation during my final year of studies. For future commercial jobs, I feel my sales roles during this year gave me excellent insite into the different departments of a mult-national such as finance and project management.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The office was sometimes quiet mid-week.

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

    • Well organised in general, but sometimes conflicts between placement and actual role responsibilities.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Regular training was readily available. I was given the freedom to vary the training I undertook and tailor it to my development needs.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Working from home
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • 3/5

    The Culture

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

    • We frequently organised group socials. Regular trains to London.

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

    • Proximity to London makes rent prices higher than average. Good range of student pubs/clubs make socialising relatively cheap.

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

    • During term time, very studenty atmostphere.

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

    • Plenty of opportunity, but you have to be proactive in organising much of it.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

August 2013

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