Internship Review at Southwestern

The Role

Role Description

I run my own business selling educational systems to suburban families door-to-door in the USA. I also am running an organisation with 12 students and I am in charge and responsible for helping them out as much as I can

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

It is very hard and challenging at times but the people you meet and work with and the satisfaction you get from helping others makes it more than worthwhile.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

You become best friends with those you work an live with

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

There is a great support staff at the company and your direct management team puts in as much effort as possible to give you all the advice that you need to be successful.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

It is a very intense and challenging summer internship

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I was in charge of a group of 12 students an ran training calls in the evening, took stats and sent them in each evening alongside organising and running sunday meetings and activities

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

Time management skills, self motivation, organisational skills and helps a lot to build confidence and independence

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

We don't really have a proper office. But in general everyone is very very positive

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Organisation is done well. The meetings are run on time and have a very professional feel. This is improving all the time

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

The training in both sales, management and leadership are incredible and are a huge part of the appeal of the program

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

• International Travel
• Financial Bonus
• Company Parties/Events

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

As in my third summer doing this job I was constantly challenged with different problems that I hadn't expereince before and being out of my comfort zone to an extent really helped me grow as a person

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

It is a work summer internship. We do meet up and have a great time on sundays but this is not what the internships is about. Despite that some of the friendships I have made from the job are I consider to be some of my closest friends

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

It teaches you to really focus on controlling and monitoring your expenses

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Don't have time for this until the end when the parties are brilliant

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

★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 2/10

Again not time to really do anything like this.

Review 51/70 for Southwestern

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