Sales consultant and Customer service agent Review

by Golfbreaks.com

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Rating

2.8/5
  • The Role
    2.8
  • The Company
    3.1
  • The Culture
    2.5

    The Role

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

    • The overall satisfaction was pleasing, however certain colleagues whose behaviour towards me was disciplined, dealing with complaints and being forced to move into a different department was difficult. Personal issues interferred with the experience which made it a year of pressure and stress.

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

    • Certain members of the team were great to work with, however others made it incredibly difficult. The intention was there to enjoy working with colleagues.

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

    • Very supportive and helpful when advice was required.

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

    • Under incredible pressure during peak season to the extent that we were completely over worked which contrasted to low season when we did not have a lot to do.

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

    • Each member of the team was incredibly important and forefronted the business.

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

    • I value the experience I had and have learnt a great deal from it.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • There was a good buzz when work was under control and the team was being successful, however there were times when it was very segregated and miserable.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • The company take on a lot of placements and so it is excellently run.

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

    • I recieved a great deal of training and support. I also went on external courses.

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

    • Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I did not find the work challenging enough or exciting enough to go back. There is not a wide aspect for promotion.

    1/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were lots of placement students to get along with and socialise with.

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

    • The area is an expensive area to live and go out in. Commuting is difficult due to the traffic volume.

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • There were a few nice bars but a limited selection of clubs which were incredibly sleazy.

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There was a wide opportunity to play golf and I think a few other sports.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Sales

Wales

October 2008

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