Commercial Analyst Review

by Cummins

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • In all was an enjoyable experience, where i was able to gain exposure to numerous functions & practices truly understanding the expectations of a career in sales.

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

    • All colleagues were welcoming day in day out, no issues.

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

    • Full support during the entire period by my supervisor and where he was unable to others were more than happy to help.

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

    • Varied. Some periods were extremely busy, others less so. Probably on average the workload was reasonable.

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

    • My responsibility increased over the course of the placement, as i learnt more and gain experience within my function my responsibilities began to increase.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Everything i have learnt here, all the training, mentoring and even the work i have done with assist me in both my degree and also later in my career. Very satisfied overall.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Good atmosphere. Easy place to work, and very comfortable.

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

    • Very organised. There were planned specific training modules over the course of the first 9 months in addition to quarterly reviews and other planned trainings/events.

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

    • To a great extent. Many training modules completed, many more i could have done, always the opportunity to expand my knowledge.

    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?

    • Very appealing, ability to move into different functions and continue to do so as years go on. So you are constantly able to improve your skills and knowledge.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Very good. Everyone was very social and inviting.

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

    • Fair, about the average price for student accommodation. Maybe edging just below average on price.

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

    • Not great. Few places to go, all not very pleasant.

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • So many different activities and events you are able to do outside of work. Great choice and many opportunities to help the local community.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Business Management, Market Research

April 2015

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