Student manager Review

by Southwestern Advantage

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • Although being undoubtedly the hardest thing I have ever done, it is also undoubtedly the most fulfilling, rewarding and funnest summer I have ever had.

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

    • Full marks, everyone values each other to the fullest!

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

    • Always there to give you advice, management is there genuinely to support and help you achieve. They genuinely want the best for you.

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

    • Not boring at all. You have to work very hard and always have something to do.

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

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

    • Learned a lot. Developed strong work habits, communicational skill and an understanding of people that can be taken into every part of my life.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The job is never dull

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

    • Very well organised! Very professional.

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

    • It seems that one of the main purposes of the management is to help develop interns

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

    • International Travel
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Guaranteed interview with a number of sister companies

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Weekly socials, including trips away to various cities around Europe and America

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

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

    • 4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Most of your time is dedicated to your work.

    1/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Business Management, Sales

International

November 2013

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