Placement Review

by TJX Europe

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.8
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed my placement experience very much - I got given a huge amount of responsibility, which was nerve wracking at first but I really enjoyed the job. You get exposure to a wide range of areas in the company and many senior staff members.

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

    • I was surprised at how valued I was at the company - even though I was a placement my opinions and thoughts were considered. I was given a department to run and I had to make decisions and choices for that department, This meant that my manager and team members really valued my skills and opinions.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • There was a lot of support given through mentor meetings with senior staff members and one to one's with managers. Everyone is so friendly at TJX you always feel very supported my your peers. Your manager invests a lot of their time helping and teaching you even though you are only there for a year.

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

    • If you are someone who likes to be busy TJX is perfect - there is never a dull moment and I was never bored! There is a perfect work/life balance.

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

    • Much more than I expected!! But I thrived on it! I loved having the responsibility and by the end I was beginning to become comfortable with it. It was a great feeling that people looked to me for direction and answers even though I was a placement student.

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

    • Organisational, Time management and Practical skills I learned on my placement will all help me greatly in my final year. As my degree is in fashion I think what I was able to learn in my placement will help me develop my projects at university much more.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Really fun! Everyone in the Merchandising sector of the company is quite young so it still feels like you are at University and have a peer group which is great.

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

    • Really well organised - it was very clear on what you needed to achieve in the year

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

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

    • National Travel

    International Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Healthcare/Dental
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • 5/5

    The Culture

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

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

    • London is expensive!

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • 4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • 3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Retail

London

October 2016

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