Senior Business Development Specialist Review

by Astute Ltd.

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • Although this placement was challenging at times it was overall a very enjoyable experience. The people and work atmosphere really make this placement. The social aspect of the job is great. This placement will certainly help you improve your performance under pressure. If you can deal with the highly target driven nature of the job not only will you make a good amount of money each month but will definitely improve your ability to handle pressure.

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

    • I felt valued by my colleagues and superiors, the connections you will build with others in the work place are very helpful in perceiving through adversary and achieving targets. You are supported where needed and should repay the favor when new starters join.

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

    • Lots of support given. Feels like you're thrown in at the deep end initially but speaking from experience this is definitely the best way to learn. Managers are understanding and don't expect to much of you too quickly.

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

    • Always busy.

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

    • Limited.

    2/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I've developed many skills that will help me in my degree the time/pressure management is a big one, this placement puts you in a position that is unlike an experience you will get elsewhere. The ability to work with blue chip organisations like BT, Vodaphone etc gives you a much better understanding of big business operations also.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Great atmosphere, this has been the best bit about my placement. There are also alot of staff nights out, incentives and activities to keep you motivated throughout the week.

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

    • Organised well, you are treated the same as any other employee giving the most realistic experience of the job.

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

    • I felt/performed fairly competently at the role from the outset and therefore did not require a lot of training, however I felt confident it was there should I have needed it.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Financial Bonus

    Above 25 days holiday
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would have no problem returning to Astute once my placement is done, however it is not exactly the industry I am aiming towards.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes. There were a handful of placement students and I feel all of us integrated into the team well. The whole has a good social scene and are very welcoming of new starters which is important as throughout my time at Astute the workforce grew significantly on my campaign.

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

    • Normal Bournemouth prices.

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

    • Good uni nightlife.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Plenty.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South West

February 2019

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