Business placement trainee Review

by Marks & Spencer

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Rating

3.2/5
  • The Role
    3.2
  • The Company
    3.2
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • It's been a steep learning curve with lots of ups and downs and challenges but I've learned a lot and developed myself.

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Having two others on a similar course has really helped and the support of floor staff and section management has been really appreciated

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

    • I feel like support from higher management could've been a lot better especially in the beginning. Also meant to have support from a regional sponsor but this was never received.

    2/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • There's always something to do especially in a store as big as cribbs.

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

    • This varied between the different departments I was attached too and built up during training.

    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 think that I've changed a lot and this experience will help me no matter what I do after university.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Didn't spend that much time in the office as there wasn't much room for BPPs or the A - level trainees.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • I think there could be improvements made to the set up. I lacked clarity on who played what role towards the scheme at the beginning.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • There's lots of courses and workshops that you can go on to support your in house training and also visits to head office, distribution centre and our people policy specialists as well.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    National Travel

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I have the opportunity to come back after I graduate.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • The two other trainees have been amazing and we will keep in touch after I finish.

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

    • Bristol has been extremely expensive to live in.

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

    • I didn't really go out here.

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

    • There's been trips to London and also charity day which was good.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Business Management, Fashion Design, Human Resources, Logistics and Operations, Retail, Sales

South West

August 2017

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