Germany Austria Switzerland DACH Sales Operations Intern Review

by Verizon

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed my time with Verizon very much. Verizon is one of the few companies where the hierarchy is flat. People are always willing to help despite being a student. Closely supporting Directors is the best way to witness first hand management with strategic decisions. The placement is heavily driven by your own initiative. I gain invaluable experience and a large network.

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

    • I have been treated as a full time employee from day one and have continuously been supported by my team.

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

    • My personal and professional development has been directly linked with the good relationship I had with my managers and the people I worked with accross Europe.

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

    • i was given plenty of responsibilities during the 5 months period, really managing my time the way I wanted.

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

    • Insofar as I conducted full projects on my own I had the the feeling I was given lots of responsibilities which made me feel like I am truly contributing to the effort of the team, the company and moving forward.

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

    • Working in an international environment is more thant valuable! I was able to speak 3 languages every single day!

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Great atmosphere for working. Somethime buzzing, fun, quiet or warm! People coming from everywhere around the world.

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

    • This was well organized, starting was fast, very convenient especially for a French student far from home like me. We had lots of opportunities to talk about the internship itself, my duties and my career perspectives!

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

    • To be honest I would say a lot in comparison to the 2 previous placements I performed. Training sessions and time, this is more than just "an internship" Verizon truly invest on the students they might hire in a few years.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    Healthcare from home

    Healthcare/Dental

    Travel loan
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Great potential!

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • We got along well and support each other everyday.

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

    • Pretty decent, there nothing as "günstig" as Germany!

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

    • Lot's going on as it is a major European city!

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

    • Frankfurt offers everything from sports to cultural activities.

    4/5
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International

October 2014

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