Consultant Support Network Executive Review

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • I loved the freedom of the job and that I was well respected and treated as a member of the team, not just an intern, from day one.

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

    • I felt incredibly valued. The consultants were keen to consider us members of their team and not just someone to do extra work for them.

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

    • I was left to my own devices often during my time, however my supervisors/consultants always offered me guidance on projects and tasks I had completed for them. It was the right balance of freedom and assistance.

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

    • There is always something to do.

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

    • I was given an incredible amount of responsibility from day one. I enjoyed feeling valued. I often had to prepare large presentations to show all the company and this really made me feel valued from my first week.

    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 skills I learnt and connections I made during my short six weeks will definitely help me further my career in marketing.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Lots of fun stuff going on, everyone was very friendly. Free beer, cola and wine after 6pm (or 4.30pm on Fridays). Free sweets too! And a work paid meal out once a month, whole office lunch every Friday.

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

    • Well organised with intern presentations from the start, they take on a lot of interns so although there is no strict programme, interns are well catered for.

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

    • I was offered free training sessions such as public speaking and excel advanced techniques which really helped me get the most out of my time, along side my other work.

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

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

    • 3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Lucnh every friday with the whole office, regular lunches out with the rest of the intern teams, and a free paid lunch once a month. Confluences on Friday afternoons were always really enjoyable.

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

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

    • Right in the city!

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • 3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Information Technology, Marketing, Retail

London

October 2011

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