Sales Advisor placement Review

by Rolls-Royce

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed it, no day was the same and I was involved with a varitey of tasks which gave me experience of different parts of the business.

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

    • I was a big part of the team and had been there longer than some who came to me for help with their jobs.

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

    • Had a very supportive manager, monitored me and would get me involved with any areas of work that i wanted to work, or just try out.

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

    • Sometimes i was very busy and had long days other days were more relaxing!

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

    • i was in charge of running top events and met very senior execs who had no idea i was a student.

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

    • My first office experience and skills useful for my degree and rest of life if i go into a similar field of work.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Lots of fun, wore jeans to work and could go and watch TV and have free drinks!

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • had an induction week so got to meet other interns before split into roles, lived in halls of residence. Didnt offer much help finding houses if you needed them.

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

    • You were able to go on any training courses, i went on a presentation course. You need to decide what you want to do not rely on them.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday

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

    • Rolls Royce are keen to see me go back at a later stage.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • I went out every week and had a small budget to organise boat trips too.

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

    • A little expensive, but it was affordable on the salary given.

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

    • Pretty good, Bristol has lots to offer.

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

    • There were clubs to join and even run if you like a challenge. It was great fun.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Sales

Wales

February 2008

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