Sales Support Review

by Xerox

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

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

    • Very enjoyable, good welcoming environment. Friendly and supportive colleagues. Great independence.

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

    • Some good recognition given. Would've appreciated being relied on some more.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Very supportive always encouraging to ask questions and very happy to help.

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

    • Work heavily fluctuated. Which was nice at times as I could adopt my own projects at quieter times.

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

    • Dealt with end customers and partners and many people across the organisation worldwide. Given responsibility in trust of dealing with sensitive information and also deadlines. Work had an impact on the productivity of the team, sales performance and customer service.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Good experience in a large organisation and methods of communication, department functions. Highlighted well the importance of auditing and sensitivity of data. Good environment for building team work skills.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Very close and friendly team. Great facilities that allow better communication and encourage social interaction.

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

    • Some lack of contact mainly because of indirect contacts. However overall very well organised.

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

    • Two week handover with the previous student to train on the job. Provided Lean Six Sigma course - in class. Very good online courses available for anyone to use at their own time - even remotely. Training provided following any changes in job role/responsibility. Again always happy to help if any problems on the job.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • IP students can have an advantage towards a role if there is a vacancy at the time of graduation etc.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Very good, similar to being at university with there being so many students!

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

    • Rent can be fairly expensive with it being in the London area but not pushing £100 a week. Uxbridge/Hammer is ok for a few drinks. London much better but can be expensive out of happy hour. Plenty of other things to do too in London obviously - and can be done cheaply. Travel is very cheap with a railcard/oyster too!

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

    • Great in London. Not very good at all in Uxbridge. Nightbuses run all night bakck from london and costs £1.30!

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

    • Quite a lot of charity work opportunities. Students usually devise a charity team.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

May 2012

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