Fundraiser Review

by Champions Life Academy

This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.

Rating

2.5/5
  • About You
    2.5
  • The Company
    2.5
  • Everything Else
    2.5

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • Have not enjoyed any of it. The sales school ( as they call it) was merely a time spent learning the script in a short amount of time, and the to be sent off into your regions as soon as possible.

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • Not at all. The start was not great, having had an argument with one of the managers as he was new to the job and his leadership skills were very poor.

    3/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • Everything that was learnt was all based around the script, and why this works on so many people ( not much guidance) Majority of candidates still had no idea what Champions is even about (and this was during sales school)

    3/5
  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Door knocking and learning a 4 page script has not really helped me with my studies in Law.

    3/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Given the fact that this programme has been running for quite a while now, it was shocking to see how poorly everything was run. Great speeches ( still don't know why everyone at champions is obsessed with them), but that's the only well structured thing they had going.

    3/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • Every individual I have spoken during the sales school was confused. Sleeping 5 hours per night made everyone even worse, so not the best atmosphere.

    3/5
  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • As we were a group of over 200 people, not much time as spent with our individual managers. A lot of negative speeches throughout the first week, which is not beneficial in any shape or form.

    3/5
  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?

    • Working 6 out of 7 days ( or 7 days depending on the managers), with over 10 hours a day is not very realistic? Every human being working that many hours gets at least two days off. This is just ridiculous. Not to mention that we don't get paid enough, and we end up spending all of our money in the first few days of the programme.

    3/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • Still don't know what Champions Life Academy does. Company/ sales school/ door knocking/ life skills? What is this?!

    3/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • Created even more confusion.

    3/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

    • Not certain whether I would get my deposit back.

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • Haven't spoken to many people in that respect, since they're all "very busy people" and only have time for great speeches.

    3/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • Barely enough time to sleep and eat.

    3/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • Working everyday barely gives you enough time for extra activities, and the lack of sleep doesn't help.

    3/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • I hope everyone gets a chance to read it before they even consider joining Champions.

    3/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

West Midlands

June 2015

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