UK Sales Consultant Review

by Golfbreaks.com

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

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

    • 4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • full on the job training was given with regular performance reviews

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

    • this varies with the seasons. But you need to be able to handle a high work load

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

    • you have the same responsibilities as a full time student

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

    • I can take the Sales, marketing and Product training I received and apply it to multiple modules at university

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • young energetic office with a strong work hard play hard attitude.

    5/5
  • 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?

    • They invested lot of time into our training.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    Healthcare from home

    Healthcare/Dental

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

    • I would definitely look to come back to GBDC

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes. regular nights on and evens. You will probably move into a house with other placement students so in that respect it is a continuation of university...with money

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

    • its expensive to leave in Windsor...!

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • close to Reading and London so a lot of choice for a night out

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

    • yes, 5 a side football. and all the golf you can imagine

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

July 2015

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