Placement Review at The Sea Pines Resort

The Role

Role Description

Assissting customers in fitness centre, taking phone reservations, running programs throughout the resort all year round, dealing with complaints

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Thouroughly enjoyed my placement, would defiantley do it all over again, met so many great friends who i am keeping in contact with.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Staff really valued you being there as the resort was mainly run by interns.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Meetings once a week in front desk, not so much with recreation department but i was really close friends with the supervisors there so there were always people to talk to.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Depends on the job but there was always something to do.

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

More responsibility on front desk at The Welcome Centre as the whole of it was run by interns apart from the manager so supervisory roles avaliable here!

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

It will really help me with my disertation question.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Really good atmosphere, everyone got along really well. I loved it!

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

FIne, they have interns there every year so a plan for each intern is already pre-made, but not always stuck to.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Recreatoin no training, front desk lots of training paid for. They take this very seriously.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 3/10

• Sports and Social Club
• International Travel
• Company Parties/Events

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

This company give great perks (eg health insurance) if you are full time employees. Interns don't get the same perks.

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Yes, went out every night! Made so many friends, beach straight after work, out lots of nights...had a great time!

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Expensive for being on a small island but worth every penny!

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

No specific clubs but the bars are really good fun with bars on the beaches etc.

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

★★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 4/10

No clubs to join but so many interns about i jsut hung out with them whenever i was not at work.

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?

Would definately go back! If you are considering America, definately go!