Connect Sales Assistant Review

by ProspectSoft Ltd

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

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

    • I was given plenty of responsibilty from the start and although it was stressful at times, everyone was friendly and always I always felt I had support if I needed it.

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

    • It is a small company so you really feel that your work has an impact on the company. Everyone is included in meetings and you are encouraged to voice your opinions.

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

    • I felt that I could always go to my manager with any questions I had, although he was out of the office quite often so communcation often had to be done by email or phone. I had regular appraisals to ensure I was recieving the support and training I needed.

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

    • At times when I had a project on I was very busy, but even when I didn't have anything urgent to do I still had plenty to keep me occupied.

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

    • Right from the start I was given my own projects and encouraged to make the main decisions (and mistakes!)

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

    • In advising companies on business software I have developed a much more comprehensive knowledge of how businesses operate. I have also greatly improved in confidence and organisational skills which will be a huge advantage when I return to university for my final year.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The office banter was always great and we all got on really well as a team.

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

    • As soon as we arrived we were put into 2 weeks training on the product and when we were introduced into the office they ensured we had someone who's job it was to support us for the first few months.

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

    • I had 2 weeks product training, attended a solution selling course and a telesales skills course

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

    • Company Parties/Events
    2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I have been offered a job and am looking forward to coming back after university as a permanent member of the team

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, we organised nights out together and often other members of the company, not just placements, would come along too.

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

    • Not too bad, I lived in Oxford and commuted to Stokenchurch but even with Oxford's high rent prices I still had enough for nights out.

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

    • The areas surrounding Stokenchurch were great for nightlife. Oxford and High Wycombe have some good places to go out and London isn't far to go.

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

    • Various sporting events were arranged, such as football, cricket and golf

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Sales

Scotland

June 2008

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