Senior Business Development Agent Review

by Astute Ltd.

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    4.4

    The Role

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

    • Astute allowed me to further my skills and give me a clear understanding within the I.T/Telecomunications Industry which I previously had no experience in.

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

    • My colleagues at Astute were all extremely friendly and i was never made to feel uncomfortable or isolated during my time with Astute Ltd.

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

    • I was always encouraged to ask my manager for help if needed and my manager would always take time to ensure I understood what I was doing or how I was feeling.

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

    • Astute Ltd to a degree to manage your own time/workload if you are on top of your target then you shoould'nt be over busy. However if you are behind targets you need to work harder to catch up.

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

    • During my time at Astute Ltd I was given the oppurtunity to go to the BT Tower and also a BT Cloudforce event which i participated in. This meant I had to be very punctual and professional at all times.

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

    • Astute Ltd opened my eyes to whole new sector (I.T/Telecoms) which I had never before considered entering. Astute also gave me my project for my disertation due to me being involved in a CRM campaign. Before my placement I didnt have topic in mind for my disertation and now I am confident I have chosen a good topic which will benefit my disertation.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Astute Ltd is a very Team orrientated company so depending on what team you are in and who is in that team you can have a really enthusiatic and energetic environment

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

    • From day one I was provided with all the infomation I needed and I was never made to feel like I couldnt ask anyone for help.

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

    • I was trusted to do external work for one of Astute's largest customers and this showed a real trust in me and my abilities. I'd never been involved with the I.T and Telecommunications industry but by the end of my placement I felt very comfortable in giving detailed explanations of several products and services.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • 4/5

    The Culture

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

    • The social scene in general is very proactive within Astute, with regular sports events and also various parties throughout the year.

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

    • Bournemouth is a very Student orrientated town so accomadation is very competivly priced as well are the drinks in the many pubs/bars.

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

    • Bournemouth is renowned for a good nightlife made even better by the fact their is a beach here as well.

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

    • Regular sports socials and nights out which happen on a weekly basis.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Wales

July 2009

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