Key Account Executive Review

by Penguin Books

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Rating

3/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    2.7
  • The Culture
    2.0

    The Role

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

    • I had a great opportunity to experience what I had learnt at university, into the real world. I was given important projects to complete. I even saw my work and ideas published for different companies which gave me a great sense of achievement.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

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

    • My team were great at communicating their ideas with me. They had a fellowship day to build relationships.

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

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

    • As mentioned earlier, I was enjoying taking part in managing new projects. I was given a chance to be creative and liaise with different departments. I was always working hard on different tasks but never found myself overworked.

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

    • After completing my placement at Penguin, I had gained a greater vision for my future. I desired to be more creative with my next employment. I also learnt the value of networking. I still keep in touch with some of my colleagues from Penguin who have encouraged me to continue working towards my goal. If I had an opportunity to work there again, I am sure I would be glad to return with a desire to learn more.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere was friendly and relaxed.

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

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

    • 2/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    2/5
  • 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?

    • 3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • It was comparable as it is Central London, but my brother worked across the street. It was a great location to meet with him at lunch time :)

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • I was so tired, I went home after work. I don't usually go out in Central London.

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

    • I was involved in market research outside the office. This was great :)

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Business Operations, Advertising, Market Research, Marketing, Product Design, Sales

London

November 2010

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