Sales intern Review

by Verizon

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Rating

1.3/5
  • The Role
    1.2
  • The Company
    0.7
  • The Culture
    2.3

    The Role

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

    • [This section of the comment has been removed by a member of the RateMyPlacement Team because it did not meet our site terms and conditions] It is central HR's uttermost responsibility to evaluate the actual need, fit and readiness of each office to take in an intern. Travel to each location to get the look and feel first hand. Travel expenses will be inevitable but avoiding "bad business" saves more money. When asked specifically during the recruitment process whether this location has a processes for interns in place, be honest. Don't assume that a global presence equals standard procedures throughout.. [This section of the comment has been removed by a member of the RateMyPlacement Team because it did not meet our site terms and conditions]

    1/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • ´Fast completion of ad hoc administrative work was much appreciated by my colleagues. However, no feedback when it came to other tasks.

    2/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • [This section of the comment has been removed by a member of the RateMyPlacement Team because it did not meet our site terms and conditions] No introduction whatsoever to the business. Having to pick up bits of information along the way creates a scattered picture of expectations and responsibilities.

    1/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • After having given a few "projects" I soon came to realize that I had no ownership of themafter the initial process created by me was in place. No access to the data in the projects despite repeatable requests for system access sent to manager.

    1/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • First three months there was none. Should I have gotten an introduction about where the business stands, its challenges etc., I would have been far more proactive. However, as mentioned above, the managers, supervisors and co-workers were far too busy or just unwilling to take ownership of intro.

    1/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • [This section of the comment has been removed by a member of the RateMyPlacement Team because it did not meet our site terms and conditions]

    3/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • Discouraged. From the start of the year, head- count in sales dropped from 14 to 4 which resulted in overall stagnation. Consequently, this triggered dissatisfaction in other departments. 7 people left the office having worked for the company for +10 years.

    1/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • [This section of the comment has been removed by a member of the RateMyPlacement Team because it did not meet our site terms and conditions]

    1/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • [This section of the comment has been removed by a member of the RateMyPlacement Team because it did not meet our site terms and conditions]

    1/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Working from home
    1/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • [This section of the comment has been removed by a member of the RateMyPlacement Team because it did not meet our site terms and conditions]

    2/5

    The Culture

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

    • Most of the employees have worked together for 10+ years so the social scene among them was good despite the overall turmoil.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • lunch 8,5 euros, rent about the same as in other capitals of Europe.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • [This section of the comment has been removed by a member of the RateMyPlacement Team because it did not meet our site terms and conditions]

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • The city has a lot of opportunities in terms of what to see and what to do

    5/5
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November 2015

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