Placement Review at ProspectSoft Ltd

The Role

Role Description

As a Sales & Marketing Assistant, I am required to communicate with partners and clients, to progress enquiries from potential end-users and reseller partners with the view to book appointments for the New Sales Team. On a day-to-day basis, I am required to be on hand for first line support for current reseller partners’ new sales activities and to act as pre-sales support for partner queries, product information and pricing negotiations. I am required to take part in telesales activity to profile prospects and to promote ProspectSoft. I also take an active part in event calling and working to build lasting relationships with end users, partners and prospects.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

ProspectSoft is like a great big family, and with any new job, it takes time to settle in and to adjust but with the support and genuinely great people at ProspectSoft, I really feel like part of the ProspectSoft family now and this has made my placement a lot more enjoyable.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

With many of the ProspectSoft members of Staff being past placements, it was easy to relate to them and they had a much better understanding of how I felt and what I was hoping to ahcive from my work placement. Through the Placement Academy, it is a great way for ProspectSoft to recognise your achievements.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

From the start, I received both support and guidance from management and without this guidance I don’t know if I would have progressed as quickly as I have.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

My work load varied on a day-to-day basis however in general I was kept busy and presented with new challenges regularly.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

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

The skills I have developed from my placement are in invaluable, not only have my existing skills been developed but I have acquired a whole load of new ones. Being more specific, the real life business experience will defiantly help me relate theory to the business world.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

A comprehensive training scheme at the start of my work placement with regular reviews and a placement academy scheme.

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 6/10

• Financial Bonus
• Company Parties/Events

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

ProspectSoft is continually growing and it would be great to be part of their success.

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

ProspectSoft often held nights out on the town and social events which are great fun when everyone got together.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Review 23/30 for ProspectSoft Ltd

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