Independent dealer Review

by Southwestern Advantage

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    2.3

    The Role

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

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

    • I went there as part of a small sales team and there was great camaraderie amongst us.

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

    • An incredible support network and I spoke daily with my direct manager. Each Sunday we had a review of my week and I was advised on areas I could improve in, then kept accountable to that through the week.

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

    • Worked from 8am - 9.30pm Monday through Saturday

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

    • i was running my own show, but most other things we taken care of for us.

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

    • 5/5

    The Company

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

    • No office

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

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

    • 1 weeks training at the start of the summer, plus ongoing mentorship and weekly training meetings.

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

    • International Travel

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

    • I ended up doing this again my final year at uni, then 4 years as a graduate.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • The summer was quite focused, but good banter on Sundays - post-summer the social nights out I've had with the guys I worked with have been awesome!

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

    • about £40 a week including food, rent, travel. Not really a social scene to worry about.

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

    • had a good few nights out at the end of the summer in Nashville, but apart from that, didn't drink for 3 months!

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

    • the whole summer was pretty structured.

    1/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

International

July 2011

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