Student Review

by Southwestern Advantage

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    2.8

    The Role

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

    • I have never worked like a sales person. It was great. I have discovered new potential.

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

    • For sure. I have worked with young and awesome poeple.

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

    • The leaders of our group are vely well prepared people. They know very well how to help and support you.

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

    • Perefect balance means for me very busy.

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

    • Last summer was my first year doing this, after the 3rd week they have promoted me as a Student Menager in Training so sometimes on Sunday meetings I helped them with organizational stuffs.

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

    • I study tourism, means that I am gooing to work with people all my life. I have developped communication skills, menagement, etc.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • A lot of fun

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

    • It was very well organized.

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

    • For sure, one week before start working and then all over the summer.

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

    • International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events
    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?

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

    • Aproximatelly $100 per week.

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

    • I did not go out during the 3 months of internship.

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

    • On Sunday we do a lot of team activities. Play some sports, visit museums or just cultural exchange with some local people.

    3/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

International

November 2013

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