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Business development and strategy Intern Review

at Siemens

Placement (10 Months+)

Sales

Manchester

Review Submitted: November 2025

Overall Rating

4.5 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

5/5 - Overview of Role
4.5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Support and Guidance
4.8/5 - Company Culture
4.5/5 - Overall Experience
2/5 - Future Career Prospects

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
- Followed up on leads using SIESales CRM to track, nurture, and progress potential opportunities.
- Identified and developed new business opportunities through the SIESales platform.
- Utilized Highspot to share updates on new Siemens features and offerings with stakeholders.
- Contributed to Siemens’ monthly newsletters by providing financial highlights and office updates.
- Supported, guided, and hosted social network events such as International Women’s Day and Navigating Change, encouraging engagement and community-building across the network.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
I was given a significant amount of responsibility throughout the internship, which I found both challenging and enjoyable. It made me extremely pleased to know that my work was trusted and valued, and I genuinely enjoyed rising to the challenge.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
5/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
I’ve definitely developed my interpersonal skills and confidence in leading groups. I also strengthened my ability to take initiative, embrace new challenges, and say yes to every opportunity that came my way, which helped me grow both personally and professionally.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
3/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
5/5

Support and Guidance

How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
I definitely received a lot of support throughout my internship. We had weekly check-ins and one on one interactions whenever I was in the office, and my team was always encouraging me to take on new tasks and challenges. They were also there to offer guidance and advice whenever I needed it, which made a big difference in my learning experience.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
5/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
5/5

Company Culture

What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
It was an excellent experience, the environment was incredibly inclusive, diverse, and welcoming. The community was genuinely supportive, which is something you don’t often find in many companies.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
4/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
5/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
5/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I enjoyed it very much
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
4/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Siemens to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Siemens
Never be afraid to take on more responsibilities or get involved with different teams. Always ask questions, especially in the beginning, because the only silly question is the one you don’t ask. Stay open and don’t hesitate to approach your team or manager for support or guidance. Make it a habit to ask for feedback regularly so you can keep learning and improving.

Future Career Prospects

Please rate the future employment prospects at Siemens
2/5
Did you receive an offer to return as a graduate?
No
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