Student Manager Review

by Southwestern Advantage

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.6
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • Been working with the company for three years now, 2012 is my first year full-timing. It's very flexible.

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

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

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

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

    • Organizing teambuildings and company events, taking care of group of people.

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

    • I am an Economics major with specialization in Tourism and Regional Development I also studied Personal Management so this job help me develop skills for my future career in event management

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • I am not really working in the office. Sales managers meetings, summer direct sales job, training students.

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

    • Very good support team, organized spreadsheets, google docs, resources on-line..

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

    • Loads of hours of training - group and personal as well.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Working from home

    Healthcare from home
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I am working full - time with them for next two years at least.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Was able to develop very strong relationships with other students.

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

    • There is no socialising during the summer but in terms of full - timing there is lots of trips and social events during the year

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • No nightlife during the summer but fun parties during the year.

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

    • 5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Accounting, Advertising, Banking, Business Management, Economics, Education/Teaching, Human Resources, Marketing, PR & Communications, Sales

International

April 2012

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