Door to door sales Review

by Southwestern Advantage

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    2.9
  • The Culture
    2.8

    The Role

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

    • Extremely tough but the rewards can be great if you work hard and have the right attitude. You gain valuable life skills.

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Everyone is super positive and out to help one another. Before and after the placement.

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

    • Without it you wouldnt succeed. They truly want you to succeed so they offer all the help they can.

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

    • Long days. Six days a week.

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

    • Mainly on my own. But given the responsibility for running my own small business and everything involved in that.

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

    • As i said. Hugely important life skills.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyones positive.

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

    • A lot of it is left to you but thats the nature of the game. Support systems are always there.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • They really invest in you.

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Just wasnt for me but some people make brilliant careers out of it. Im still close with the people i worked with.

    1/5

    The Culture

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

    • Made some friends for life.

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

    • I worked california and my expenses were high.

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

    • Didnt have a chance.

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

    • Activities on sundays but apart from that not really.

    2/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

International

November 2013

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