Business development specialist Review

by Astute Ltd.

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Rating

2.7/5
  • The Role
    2.8
  • The Company
    2.7
  • The Culture
    2.5

    The Role

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

    • Very friendly environment, and really easy to settle in. I have enjoyed working here for the duration of my placement, they are very understanding and always try and cater to whatever needs you require. Never felt as if i couldn't speak to them about issues about work or that could effect work. They have taught me a lot and i have progressed massively since starting.

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

    • I feel very valued, i have won as a placement employee of the month as well as being nominated myself as an individual as well as my calls being valued and nominated for that. They praise you for your success.

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

    • I was given a lot of support throughout my placement as i have an on going health condition, they supported me through the whole placement and were very understand whenever i was having any issues.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Very busy, you are constantly dialing but usually the contact rate is good so the day goes by very quickly.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • The longer i was on the placement the more responsibility i was given, i became part of the support team very quickly into joining which was a massive achievement to have. I helped the new starters get to grips with the campaign. I was also given the chance to try different elements of the campaign.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • It taught me about confidence in speaking to anyone, whether that be on the phone or in person. I gained a lot of knowledge on how to present myself in a professional environment and what office life is really about. I feel after this placement i would be ready to take on the professional business world confidently.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Very positive atmosphere at the office, the floor is constantly busy so definitely not a quiet office job. A lot of the time people just get on with dialling but you work on tables so you aren’t just sat by yourself

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

    • Very well organised, they were very good at making it clear what was expected of me and how and when it is expected.

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

    • The company invests a lot into they’re placement students, when it first started it was mainly just placement student. You receive constant training that fit your needs and you are able to progress through the levels very easily if you stick to your training. I progressed very quickly and even got early promotion.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • If sales is the field you wish to enter into then then astute is a great place to conintinue with. Friendly atmosphere with uncapped potential.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • The social scene is really good at astute, they have floor wide insentives monthly for team nights out and meals. They have Christmas parties and we’ll as most people from your floor socialise most Fridays.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • I’ve lived in Bournemouth for 4 years now and the cost of living is so good for students. Low rent and the general cost of living is very low aswell

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

    • They’re is always something going on, they’re are student nights every day of the week that are always packed.

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

    • Yes, astute have a lot of charity fund raisers which all employees can get involved in.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South West

February 2019

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