Senior Business Development Specialist Level 3 Review

by Astute Ltd.

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    3.1
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • Only a 9 and not 10 because you have up and down days depending on how many leads you get

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • Fell part of the team, fitted in easily.

    4/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • Lots of training, however asked to do extra things / progress. Would have liked more trust to do things like coach others

    3/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • Felt pressured into making a lot of calls.

    2/5

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

    2/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • As a result of working at Astute, the uni have a similar telemarketing program - Tutor has given me offer of training callers. Would like to see where that goes.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • Always good laugh/atmosphere

    5/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • the recruitment process was good, and quite quick to employ

    5/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • training at the beginning of placement, however wasn't developed

    3/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Subsidised Canteen

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday

    4/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • Feel confident in coming back to Astute - potentially in different role.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    5/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • 4/5

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

    5/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • Football and events

    4/5

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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South West

July 2016


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