Blended Sales Representative Review

by MSD

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • Thoroughly enjoyed my placement at MSD

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

    • Employees at MSD treat you as a permanent member of staff, making you feel valued and welcome.

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

    • Managers were always available to chat if I had a problem/concern

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

    • When working at MSD the busier you are the better the day you'll have.

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

    • Lots of responsibility. As a member of the sales force you are representing the company to its customers

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

    • The experience of being involved with a corporate company for such a long period of time has a lasting effect. I think the way I will approach future university and employment tasks has been changed drastically for the better.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Good working environment with easy communication between employee members.

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

    • As a new placement position at the company there were some teething problems at points but managers addressed these as a matter of urgency and they were usually rectified very quickly.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Personal and professional development is a priority with feedback sessions in place regularly.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Some exciting opportunities being developed.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Good social scene between colleagues and students with regular outings planned, local area not the best for nightlife/ activities but relatively close to central London (40min train).

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

    • Cost of living relatively high as on the outskirts of north London.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Not great

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

    • Different sporting activities to get involved with.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Pharmaceutical, Sales

London

July 2016

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