Independent Contractor/ Door to door salesman Review

by Southwestern Advantage

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • It was a hard internship but completely worth it, I learnt loads about myself, other people and business.

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

    • As we went out to the USA in team, the team gelled over the three months and we are now all great friends.

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

    • We all had a manager who we spoke with on the phone every night and also spoke to face to face every Sunday.

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

    • We worked 75hours a week, very busy but so good!

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

    • Depending on how well you did and were developing you got given more responsibility.

    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 have learned so much about myself, people, business and life.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone was encouraged to be positive all the time.

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

    • Our manager looked after us well in the States

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

    • A lot of time was spent on me and my development.

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

    • Flexi Time

    International Travel

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

    • I can carry on for multiple summers if I would like and become a manager.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Everyone was very positive and upbeat.

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

    • We were hosted by American families who charged us a minimal amount, if anything.

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

    • Didn't use it.

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

    • Yes but we didn't have time.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Business Operations, Retail Banking, Data Science, Business Management, Purchasing and Supply, Retail, Sales

International

April 2011

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