Business Development Specialist Review

by Astute Ltd.

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • Overall been a good placement - worked across lots of different campaigns so gained different experiences and knowledge - learnt about different products and spoke to lots of different people

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Overall great workforce - young management and everyone open and helpful.

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

    • Any time I have had issues or questions, managers have been willing to offer tome advice and experience.

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

    • Always have work to do - kept occupied

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Given responsibility to make sure the work done was of high quality .

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Different sales techniques, objection handling. Communication skills - talking with high level Decision Makers across large blue chip companies. Given confidence

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Great atmosphere - inviting culture - every day is different.

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

    • Very well organised - made clear the job well and responsibilities and has always been informed of change.

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

    • Always given support and advise and training to help make sure I am working to best of my ability and gain the experience to move forward

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Seeing the people who have been in the company for a few years shows me there is opportunity for promotion.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Great young workforce and good social opportunities.

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

    • Similar to elsewhere in UK outside of london

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Great nightlife as expected it to be smaller

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • charity events etc

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South West

July 2016

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