Placement Year Review at We Brand It

The Role

Role Description

Manage an average of 70 orders a month
Liaise via phone and email with both clients and suppliers
Approve artworks with both clients and suppliers
Customer support and advise
Invoicing

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

**Please note that at the time this review was submitted We Brand It were trading under the name Buyking**

Very good learning environment
One can greatly develop one's communication skills (especially on the phone)
Multitasking is not always easy so one has got to learn to be very organized and constantly focused
Develop overall know about business management and customer relationship management

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Like Familly! Absolutely!

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Depends highly on the stage your orders are on.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

This is a great aspect of the placement at Buyking.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

• Company Parties/Events
• Above 25 days holiday
• Working from home

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

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 10/10

There are many pubs and 3 or 4 clubs in Maidenhead. Reading, Windsor and London are very close as well.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

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