Placement Year Review at Amadeus

The Role

Role Description

Essentially, as a sales internship my main responsibility was locating, prioritising and contacting potential sales leads. However the rest of the job was based around direct selling and monitoring the status of the sales proccess for my product on over 1000 independent hotels and small chains of hotels. Most of my day was spent contacting or negotiating with my clients however I was expected to aid in the preparation of marketing material and additionally prepare and conduct introductory presentations to clients or other departments within Amadeus.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

The job itself, although sales orientated was incredibly diverse and allowed me a huge amount of experience in numerous areas of business. Not once was my daily routine the same.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I was never made to feel like an intern and worked in a very freindly team, as several of the jobs here overlap to a certain extent you learn to do anything you can to help other people and additionally they will do anything needed to aid you. It was a great environment!

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

The Sales team consisted of only two people and for this reason I worked side by side with my boss, as well as being in constant communication throughout the week we arranged regular meetings where we were were able to analyse what was happening and how we intended to continue....

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I was kept very busy, it was by no means uncomfortable but I think it kept me challenged daily. I was in responsible for numerous projects and spent a lot of my time prioritising based on deadlines and perceived importance.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

My supervisor was more than willing to allow me to procceed with largescale projects in the way which I found appropriate. On numerous occassions if my supervisor was conducting training courses or away I was left responsible for my Job and was expected to cover any major aspects of her job whilst she was unavailable, she was very trusting!

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I assume very well, I got a diverse slice of business and an impressive amount of experience on my year... plus as an added bonus Igot to learn a new language!!

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Freindly and helpful

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Provided us with a relocation bonus and HR department appeared to have our best interests in mind!

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I enrolled on Spanish course and was allowed to take a Spanish/ Business E-learning course funded by the company I was also able to attend numerous CAST sessions whereby other departments would provide the audience with a general summary of hat they did and how it was going... was a good way to get to know AMADEUS!

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

• Subsidised/Company Gym
• Financial Bonus

11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I would definately give serious consideration to returning to Amadeus and would encourageanyone to take on any placement/ internship.

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Amadeus had a huge amount of interns based in numerous universities around the world, we would go out in groups of 10-15 almost every weekend and as we were based in Madrid had an incredible time.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Cost of living was pretty good, and salary very good with Erasmus added....... I think 5 EUR pints in Irish bars left a heavy dent in my salary

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Madrid........ Amazing! Fabric, Pasha, Buddha del ma, Lowe, and endless clubs pubs, taverns, tapas bars, jazz bars, flamenco bars, intercambio's, theatres cinema's ....... Spain doesn't sleep! It's like London but hotter! ;)

15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

HR department provided numerous trips and subsidies to music festivals etc. I

In addition to these questions, is there any extra information you would like to leave about your experiences on your work placement that other students may be interested in?

If you are still on the fence about whether or not too do a placement, I'd strongly suggest it! The experience has been incredible both socially and the placement itself.

Review 7/17 for Amadeus

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