Merchandising & Buying Placement Review

by TJX Europe

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    1.9

    The Role

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

    • My placement had been beyond enjoyable, fun and an extremely valuable experience.

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

    • I felt very valued by my colleagues, especially my team who made me feel like an integral team member from the first day I joined the business. They've made it clear several times that they want me back after uni.

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

    • The placement scheme involved a 3-month in-class and on-the-job training. I was also given 3 mentors and a buddy. Everyone was super supportive, approachable, open and always happy to help.

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

    • I was always kept busy on a daily basis, however the amount of work varied throughout the year. While September - December can get extremely busy, summer months are much more relaxed.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given a fair amount of responsibility, however I felt like at times I could be given more independence in my work.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I've never learned as much in my life as I did in the last 12 months I spent at TJX. I'm sure that a great proportion of what I've learned will be useful in my degree. More importantly though, the knowledge and skills I acquired are definitely going to make me a valuable employee after I graduate.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone in the office was always very friendly, open and fun.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • The placement was very well structured, particularly the 3-month training at the very beginning.

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

    • TJX Europe invested a great amount of money in my personal development, starting from the intensive in-class and on-the-job 3-month training through various soft skills sessions to about 15 trips to Europe throughout the last 12 months.

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

    • National Travel

    International Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • The future employment prospects in TJX Europe are very appealing, from career in Marketing, to Buying, Merchandising or New Stores Operations.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Since we were all allocated to different departments spread throughout various buildings, the social scene amongst my fellow placement students was naturally limited.

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

    • Rather expensive, although still cheaper than central London.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Not amazing since the office is based in London. However, there are still places to go, e.g. several pubs and bars where everyone goes to on Fridays.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Not many at all, mainly charity-related.

    1/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

June 2017

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