Business Development Agent. Review

by Astute Ltd.

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • I have throughly enjoyed my time in the company. This placement experience has given me an opportuinity to equip myself with effective Marketing and Management skills.

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

    • I have been regarded as a valued Business Development Agent throughout my placement due to a positive feedback overall.

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

    • Colleagues and Management have been really helpful throughout my placement period and provided me the opportunity to build a repute amongst the highly regarded agents in the company.

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

    • There have always been a task to perform on daily basis that helped improve my management skills and time keeping.

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

    • I was involved in different decision making processes within the campaigns and have been responsible in managing teams and acheive own targets as well.

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

    • My degree revolved around Management and Marketing modules and this placement has given me a blended experience for both. It would be appropriate to say that my theoretical knowledge was transformed to a pratical achievement through my placement.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Cooperative, helpful and friendly.

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

    • Regualr trainings and learning sessions blended with customer exposure has made this placement a decent setup to boost my career.

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

    • Helped train and improvise my marketing and managenemt skills from time to time.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

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

    • My current placement has been extended due to a good feedback from my Managers and helped secure a spot amongst the permanet employees of the organisation.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Regular team meetings, night outs and annual dinner arrangements have made my time rather more enjoyable.

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

    • Bournemouth is expensive but is highly recommended for socialising and living purposes.

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

    • A party like atmosphere all round.

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

    • Had a chance to play cricket at a professional level.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Marketing

South East

April 2013

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