Assistant Client Development Consultant Review
by ProspectSoft Ltd
This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.
Rating
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The Role
4.5
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The Company
4.3
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The Culture
4.1
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
I found the placement really varied, well structured and enjoyable, working with a fantastic group of knowledgeable and enthusiastic people.
I felt valued every day by members of staff in my team who I knew were relying on me to help them while they were on the road visiting customers.
Working for an SME on your placement allows you maximum contact with your line manager and also with the department director, which I don't believe you get the opportunity to experience elsewhere.
A placement at ProspectSoft is varied and keeps you busy by providing assistance on the phone, assisting the consultants, customer demonstrations and training.
ProspectSoft entrusts you will lots of responsibility; directly engaging with customers from the go whether on the phone, on site meeting or at one of the company's events.
A placement at ProspectSoft helps you to develop transferable skills in not only the application of CRM/software but also customer relations, operations, marketing, meeting customer requirements and teamwork which are invaluable to take back to university and any future career.
The Company
Friendly and relaxed, with everyone willing to help each other out.
4 week training course before entering job role was really structured, thought out and helpful in preparing you for entering your department.
The company invest a great deal of time and effort in training you before you enter your role. Through out the year you are trained in different products and made aware of any changes. Lots of training on and off site with partners.
Company Parties/Events
Recruiting through the placement scheme is one of Prospects main ways of recruitment and a placement is a great opportunity for the company to have a year long job interview with you. If you are offered a job then ProspectSoft make a real effort to find you a suitable role that really plays to your strengths and experience over the year,
The Culture
Everyone is really friendly and approachable. The company does a lot together outside the office and you are quickly encouraged to join in and welcomed.
Good nightlife in nearby Oxford where many of the company live, with lots of bars, restaurants and clubs in the both Cowley and the centre,
Lots of opportunities to get to know your colleagues in and out of work; weekly film club, football, company BBQ, nights out in nearby Oxford.
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
South East
September 2014
