Account executive Review

by Free Holdings

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Rating

2.3/5
  • The Role
    2.7
  • The Company
    2.6
  • The Culture
    1.5

    The Role

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

    • My internship was as I expected it to be. I was given the opportunity to work for some brands of the group, a lot of research and Excel work which gave me very good tools for the future. I was offered a contract in the end of my internship for my effort and good work and I am still working here with now a 2 year contract

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

    • Since we all had our jobs to do, there wasn't really many competition. We would just like to reach each target and a great job was always noticed. The environment is very good, you find very kind and friendly people.

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

    • Depending on which task you were doing always had a manager supervising your work and how were you doing it and trying to help in any difficulty.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Usually very busy so I could reach the targets

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

    • Team leading was given to me on my internship

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

    • The experience will help me on my future jobs and roles, gave me also the possibility to improve the english and gain responsability.

    2/5

    The Company

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

    • Depending on the amount of work. Usually quiet with research, more enthusiastic with the calls, but small breaks where done to meet the colleagues and socialize

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

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

    • For different tasks where given the basic steps and ways to do it.

    2/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen
    2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I did a good job and was given a contract by the end of the internship with now a 2 year contract with them.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Everyone's is international and willing to know as many people as possible. There are some social events and gatherings.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Pretty expensive

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • I never chose to go out near my work place

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • 2/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Market Research, PR & Communications, Sales

London

July 2013

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