Business Insight Executive Review

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • A tough start with a restructuring within the Marketing but I have progressed will in my time here.

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

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

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

    • Never enough hours in the day but learnt lots!

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

    • Had some fantastic experiences including presenting to the board and other senior managers regularly.

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

    • I don't go back to university unitl October 2010 but the work ethic and workload management skills I have developed will both to be priceless in my final year of study.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Worked with some great people who really looked after me and made coming to work enjoyable.

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

    • Apart from the initial change of department upon my arrival I feel the placement was well organised although i would have liked more exposure to other departments within the business.

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

    • Opportunity to go on several conferences. Would have liked an official qualification on my CV but the current economic climate meant budget was tight.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday

    Healthcare from home
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I feel there a good chance to join the graduate program should I feel this the best opportunity upon graduating.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • QAS always employ outgoing, socializing individuals!

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

    • Quite expensive but then again it's London but the salary you are paid easily enables you to have a good time and the area the offices are located is well worth the extra cost.

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

    • Plenty of bars on your doorstep and one extremely cheesy club I advise giving a miss!

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • A QAS support a charity called CHICKS and there is the opportunity to spend a weekend away as a volunteer.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

August 2010

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