Sales Person Review

by Southwestern Advantage

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • It was hugely challenging and we worked very hard, but ultimately very rewarding.

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

    • Being an American company, it was characterized by the feel of a big family with everyone helping each other out and being supportive of one another.

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

    • There was a great support network from our managers. We had day-to-day help from experienced sales people, we had weekly support from regional management and monthly support from director level.

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

    • We were always incredibly busy with tough targets and a gruelling schedule.

    1/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • We were in charge of running our own business so the responsibility we took on was enormous. It really helped you to develop your entrepreneurial skills and motivation.

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

    • Execllent value in terms of life skills. Persistance, determination, team work, self motivation, time and money management - all things you had to stay on top of during the summer and skills to take with you for the rest of your career.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Although we weren't usually based in an office since we were mostly in the field, the team atmosphere was excellent and when we were all together for meetings we had a lot of fun and competition!

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • The internship programme has been running for over 150 years so they have got the infrastructure worked out well.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • There was a high degree of training with over 80 hours of sales and business management training.

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • I joined their graduate management programme after completing the summer internship.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • The social scene at company meetings and events and holidays was brilliant.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • We negotiated deals with the help of the company to stay in the areas we were working for very cheap.

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

    • Limited most of the summer period by work schedule, but at the end of the summer it was amazing!

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

    • Only opportunities for other activities on the weekend.

    2/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

International

January 2012

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