Business Development Specialist Review

by Astute Ltd.

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Rating

4.6/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.6
  • The Culture
    4.5

    The Role

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

    • I have been working for Astute for around 5 months now and I have thoroughly enjoyed myself so far. The company culture and work environment has allowed me to settle in very quickly and improve every day whilst on the job.

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

    • As previously mentioned, I really enjoy and get on with the work environment and culture at Astute. In terms of being valued, I would say as a colleague you are always valued by your team members and management.

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

    • The level of support and training at Astute is very good and they will always make sure you are never left in the dark or struggling. Video training and call coaching is often supplied if you are not sure or struggling in any way.

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

    • Throughout the day, I was always busy. Speaking for myself I am a driven and proactive person so I always wanted to get sales and perform to the best of my ability.

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

    • The responsibility given to me I would say is a good level. I am responsible for dealing with customers, helping out with new starters and making sure customers are happy with the products they are buying.

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

    • So I am really passionate about marketing and communication and this placement so far has developed these skills massively. On the job, I feel I am always improving and it will be interesting to see how much I have improved from the start of this placement to the end.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very active and uplifting. This contributed to my performance a lot and was a big motivator for me. They gave us extra incentives which also pushed me.

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

    • So far very organised. As a company, they recognise you are on placement and help you out in any way, but also treat you as a valued employee. My placement visit from my coordinator was very smooth and was set up very easily by recruitment.

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

    • As Astute, there is a placement team of sorts and they value all members of this team. In terms of investment they actively presented us all with a placement award for our efforts and there is a real commitment on making sure we develop and improve as a person and a employee.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • In terms of progression, future prospects are very appealing and once fitted into the company culture, I would not see why you would not come back here.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Very much so. We are all very sociable anyway and so this helped with parties and events.

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

    • The cost of socialising was not expensive at all and all bars and nightlife is really close to the company. Astute also help you out in terms of accommodation and making sure you are situated nicely and do not have nay problems.

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

    • Very good. Most of the members of my office for example plan where they are going before hand so you are likely to join them and not feel left out.

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

    • Yes, Astute actively donates to charity and there are regular emails on what events you can participate in.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South West

February 2019

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