Student Manager Review

by Southwestern Advantage

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    2.5

    The Role

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

    • There are times when I hated the intership and times when I really love ewverything about it. It pushes you to the limited but you grow so, so, much. I've done it 3 years in a row and I am going back for a 4th summer. But honestly, it's really tough!

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

    • I get daily recognition

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

    • I had a daily conversation from my manager to make sure i was still good and keep me on track. Additionally a weekly meeting to unload any stress.

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

    • Busy every moment of every day. Very challenging. However got to do at least one awesome activty on a sunday, whitewater rafting, baseball game, BBQ etc. Made loads of friends for life and was alot of fun.

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

    • I, and I alone was responsible for my summer. MY SUCCESS WAS UP TO ME AND i LOVED THAT!!! Got paid what I was worth.

    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 am better person because of the internship

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • I did not step inside an office, didnt get anyone coffee, didnt type up notes. I RAN MY OWN BUSINESS :)

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

    • Been going 155 years. They know how to do it.

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

    • If I didn't do well they didnt make money from me. So it was in their interest to help me do well.

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

    • Flexi Time

    National Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I get to do this when I graduate and get paid for it!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Everyone is a positive great person. Lots of friends

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

    • $25 a week rent (£16). In total spent like $100 a week but made a lot lot more!

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

    • No real partying during the summer but got to go to the gambia at xmas.

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

    • Its a work summer

    1/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Business Management, Sales

International

April 2011

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