Client Services Assistant Review

by ProspectSoft Ltd

Best Student Employer

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

Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    2.8

    The Role

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

    • I found the year at ProspectSoft thoroughly enjoyable, this was aided by both enjoying the tasks I completed on a daily basis as well as getting along well with everyone in my team.

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

    • The account management team is a close knit group and I was always treated as a real member of staff, not just a placement student. The tasks I was given to complete were always important and you really do feel like you're playing a key part in the business.

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

    • ProspectSoft's placement has been around since the infancy of the company and a huge number of the full time employees are returning placement. Because of this, everyone - including management, are always happy to support and give guidance to you. At the start of the year we had a months training which really helps to bring you up to speed.

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

    • It's a bit of a cliche, but honestly no day at ProspectSoft is the same, and, as long as you're willing to take on responsibility, you'll always be busy. Whilst you will always be busy, you'll rarely be expected to work outside of working hours which is important for maintaining a healthy work/life balance.

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

    • I was given a varied number of tasks and responsibilities during my placement year, as long as you're willing to take on responsibility everyone at ProspectSoft will always be willing to give you increased responsibility.

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

    • My year at ProspectSoft has allowed me to develop a wide number of soft skills and a real insight to how businesses operate - something learning theories at University will never teach you.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • ProspectSoft is a fairly young company and so are most of the employees. This makes for a fun office where you'll spend a lot of your time in fits of laughter.

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

    • As the placement scheme has been around for years, the company have the organisation of the placement really nailed down with all areas thought of and covered.

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

    • Whilst I didn't complete any format qualifications during my placement year, the company does invest in you as person through the amount of responsibility you are given.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • If you prove yourself to be a valued member of the team during your placement year they will try and find a role that suits you.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Whilst I have lived at home during the placement year so haven't necessarily benefited from this, a number of the placements and full time staff live in Oxford where there is more opportunity for nights out. However there are social occasion throughout the year.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • As I lived at home during the year I was able to keep my living costs to a minimum.

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

    • ProspectSoft is based in Stokenchurch which is a fairly typical quiet Village.

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

    • Again, if you live in Oxford during the year you'll likely find a greater number of opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Business Management, Sales

South East

July 2015

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