Placement Year Review at Quest Software (UK) Ltd

The Role

Role Description

- Focusing on lead management at the beginning of the sales cycle
- Generating new leads for Account Managers
- Creating opportunities from incoming leads
- Leasing with Marketing to promote Quest events

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

What a fantastic placement, I would recommend Quest to anyone who is interested in perusing a career in sales. The team is a joy to work with, with some real characters and a bubbly environment.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

The best part of my placement was the team that I was working with because I didn’t feel like a placement student by the time I left, I felt valued and did far more than just make tea!

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Carlsberg don’t make bosses, but if they did…they would be just like this.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I was never at a loss for thing to do, but never felt overburdened with daily tasks.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

I was given enough of a responsibility to feel like a part of the team without being overwhelmed by responsibility.

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 was not required to take a placement, I did it for added experience that will be extremely valuable as I progress with my career. However, as I study American Studies the skills I developed at Quest did not help my studies at all but will be invaluable in my chosen career.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

The office environment was a major plus about my placement. Even in the grip of a recession there was still a good level of banter.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I never felt at a loss thinking about what to do next and always had things lined up for me to get on with.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

As a placement student I always felt that the door was open for my return and the company really invests in your training to give you every opportunity to come back after uni.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

• Financial Bonus
• Company Parties/Events
• Above 25 days holiday

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I am currently back at Quest now and loving it!

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

We all enjoyed a number of Friday nights out with the team.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

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