Sales Executive Review

by British Airways

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Rating

1.9/5
  • The Role
    1.3
  • The Company
    0.9
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • I didn't enjoy being at BA at all. In fact, I left half way through to find a different placement.

    1/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Little. Was given data entry jobs and tasks that didn't challenge me at all.

    1/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • As much as needed. I rarely needed support as I had very little to do. When I requested more responsibility my manager said they would consider it and never did.

    2/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Worked slowly as wanted to make jobs drag out so not overly busy.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Very little.

    1/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • After completing my final year, I considered my placement to be a waste of time.

    1/5

    The Company

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

    • Corporate and stuffy.

    1/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Terrible. They ddin't seem to know why I was there and weren't really sure what to do with me.

    1/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • They didn't invest at all other than my basic salary.

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

    • Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    1/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Not even considering it. Although they are always looking for people to fill roles in the sales department.

    0/5

    The Culture

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

    • This was the only good thing about the placement. We bonded through hate of everyone else.

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

    • Cost of living was low and there was quite a good nightlife.

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

    • It was good and you have links to london clubs if you get bored of the local scene.

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

    • None company organised, but plenty going on outside of work.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Sales

International

April 2008

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