Pros
-Nearby got a lot of restaurant, easy to find food.
-No traffic jam.
Cons
Mismatch between job scope and offer letter
-The tasks given were very different from what was stated in the offer letter.
-The job scope did not state that interns needed to do cold calling, bring in sales, or hit KPIs.
Use of Personal Resources
-Interns must use their own laptops, phones, and social media for work.
Unreasonable Workload
-Unlimited tasks from different departments and need to assist different leaders.
-High workload and expectations.
-Tasks are often given with tight deadlines, with constant rushing.
-Interns were expected to continue working from home after office hours.
-Daily cold calling led to negative reactions from annoyed clients, damaging confidence and morale.
-Tasks that should be handled by managers or full-time staff were pushed onto interns.
-Interns are given full-timer responsibilities instead of assisting.
Lack of Guidance
-Lack of clear guidance of company background.
-Lack of clear guidance from the supervisor.
-Lack of clear direction leaves interns confused about tasks.
-No proper guidance, expect intern knows everything.
Misrepresentation of intern role
-Interns were instructed to pose as full-time employees when dealing with clients.
Unhelpful HR and management
-HR and management offered little support or assistance when issues were raised.
Lack of Allowances
-No parking allowance or basic support was provided for interns.
Toxic Work Culture
-Managers often displayed toxic behavior, lacked teamwork, and created a hostile environment.
Emotional Stress
-The strict environment created constant pressure and stress.
-The company culture tends to strongly instill their way of thinking, leaving little room for interns to develop their own opinion.