Account Development Manager Review

by Adobe

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Adobe. I would certainly recommend this role if you are seeking a hands on role where you have the responsibility of a full time employee right from day one.

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

    • Worked in a team where I interacted with graduates all the way to senior management. Valued by every member of the company

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

    • With personal development sessions I could work with my line manager to make sure I was getting the most out of my placement and developing the relevant skills.

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

    • Although pace slowed varied during Christmas, overall the sales environment proved to be hard work yet rewarding.

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

    • High level of responsible. Creating strategic working relationships with C level executives. I would first point of contact for Adobe when discussing products with 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?

    • My level of business acumen and commercial awareness has increased greatly. My improved soft skills such as team work and communication skills will no doubt prove valuable for my future career.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Young, sociable, hard working team.

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

    • Dedicated sales and product training at the start. Clear targets and aims are set in terms of sales target as well as personal development objectives.

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

    • Time taken by managers to understand my goals and what I might want to learn more about in the wider business.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    Healthcare from home

    Healthcare/Dental

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

    • Have a graduate scheme that offers the possibility of returning interns.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Young, sociable teams. Graduates, interns and also full timers.

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

    • Cost of living high in Maidenhead and not much of a social scene. Reading and London close for more things to do.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Reading has very good nightlife.

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

    • Volunteering opportunities with local schools. Local area has gym, sports clubs etc to get involved in.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Marketing

South East

November 2017

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