Organisational Leader Review

by Southwestern Advantage

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Rating

4.9/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.9
  • The Culture
    5.0

    The Role

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

    • I had an awesome time in the US with great friends!

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

    • My colleagues have become some of my best friends, we all have great working relationships

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

    • The managers at Southwestern are hugely supportive and I always felt cared for

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

    • This is a very time intensive internship, but I was so surprised at what I could accomplish in such a short time by being busy and productive.

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

    • I was given the responsibility of being an Organisational Leader, which was a very rewarding experience!

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

    • Southwestern provides the basis for lifelong success principles, and has taught me about having a great schedule and work habits, keeping a positive attitude and communicating with people on an individual level and as a group. Skills for life!

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • This is an out-of-office job but it was great fun!

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

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

    • We had weeks of training from experienced leaders.

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

    • International Travel

    Financial Bonus

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

    • I have continued working with Southwestern and would definitely apply for the graduate programme

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • The social aspect of this internship year-round is the reason it is so much fun!

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

    • Rent was very cheap, I was able to keep expenses very low

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

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

    • 5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Data Science, Business Management, Recruitment, Sales

International

November 2013

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