Name of Student: Alfie Kottler
Job Title: Green Consumer Behaviour Analyst
Company Name: Question ZERO
Description of Organisation:
Question ZERO is a UK based sustainability benchmarking platform that empowers consumers to make informed choices by providing verified environmental ratings for brands. Aligned with the UN Global Compact, it helps companies demonstrate accountability while enabling billions of consumers to drive collective climate action through transparency and data-driven decision-making.
What was your biggest achievement on your internship?
Maintaining engagement in meetings and always trying to ask thoughtful questions. The field work was successful and I gained useful data for the company.
Were there any challenges and how did you overcome these?
While consulting with certain shops, I faced challenges such as low footfall and poor signal. To overcome these, I maintained regular communication about the issues and proactively offered alternative suggestions to keep the project moving forward.
What were your reasons for undertaking this internship?
- To gain experience and knowledge within a specific occupation or field.
- To build new connections
- To improve my job prospects by expanding my CV and what I can draw upon in interviews.
- To earn money
As a result of my internship…
- I have improved my communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
- My job prospects have improved by expanding my CV and what I can draw upon in interviews.
- I have learned more about the skills I need and the options available to me in the future.
- I have developed specific skills that could help me in the future.
- My overall confidence has increased.
During the internship…
- I received learning and development opportunities which could be helpful for my career (e.g., online courses, research development or mentoring).
- I was able to complete the tasks assigned to me.
- I received regular feedback from my manager/supervisor.
- Overall, this internship has been a positive experience.
Would you recommend this internship scheme to other students?
Yes, I would recommend this internship scheme to other students as it provides valuable experience that helps you stand out when applying for other internships or graduate roles. It also gives you specific examples to draw on in interviews.