Consulting Sales Intern Review

by Shoosmiths

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • Thoroughly enjoyable placement year. Getting up and ready for work was never a chore!

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

    • Highly valued within the team and company with a high level of responsibility working on real business scenarios.

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

    • I was offered a vast amount of support from my team and management, always having somebody to speak to and ask for advice made each day more comfortable.

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

    • Consistent flow of work keeping me busy on a daily basis from start to finish

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

    • I had a large amount of responsibility owning real life sales opportunities and closing deals.

    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 feel that whilst working on my placement I have gained a huge amount of business knowledge, organisational knowledge and maturity which will assist me in both my degree and beyond.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very positive atmosphere, especially within the intern community and the team I was positioned in.

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

    • Very good set up within SAP

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

    • I was able to undertake various training courses throughout the year and by being given such a high level of responsibility, on the job training was also a key learning tool supported by my managers input.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    Healthcare/Dental
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • There future employment prospects could be better, however it is clear within the organisation that young talent is a key focus moving forward

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • The intern community within SAP was very strong with various social events organised throughout the year

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

    • Socialising is quite expensive, however if you find the right places then its not too hard to have a good time on a budget

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • There are a number of places to visit with a very good night-life not too far from the area I have been working in

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

    • I was able to get involved in the SAP football team on a weekly basis along with being involved in charity projects throughout the year

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

August 2014

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