Merchandising and Buying Placement Review

by TJX Europe

This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.

Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • Possibly one of the best years of my life. I learnt an enormous amount, felt incredibly valued and respected by everyone and truly enjoyed being part of an incredible company

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

    • The level of training invested in placements, as well as in my experience, general attitudes from colleagues is exactly the same as those on the grad scheme.

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

    • Had weekly one on one sessions with my manager, and monthly with my buying manager. But there was always the opportunity for me to pull anyone aside if I ever felt I needed support. Everyone was happy to help

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

    • There were always jobs that could be done, and at the start of the year, as I was still getting into the swing of the role, I was definitely always busy. Towards the end of the stint in merchandising I felt as if I could have taken on more. The buying side of the placement was a different kind of busy but still generally busy - and certainly if you put yourself out there and made yourself busy

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

    • Responsible for entire department - treated equally to those on the graduate scheme

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

    • My greatest development has been my personal confidence, which still shocks me as to the level of growth. Before the placement I was never one to speak in presentations or contribute in classes, now I find myself doing so on a daily basis. The product and substrate knowledge gained was also incredible

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Office was fun to be in all the time, everyone employed is relaxed and light hearted. As a result people are easy to approach and I felt very comfortable within a short period of time

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

    • The merchandising side of the placement was incredibly well organised, with a rigorous training programme and great structure. The buying side was less formally organised, but down to you to control your own movements. There was always a support team available should you need.

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

    • The level of personal development that came from my year was incredible. I was supported by great people at every step of the placement. Placements undergo the same 3 month training period as the graduate candidates, which is both great for training and development purposes as well as meeting new people

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

    • 3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Got offered a job to return back after completing degree in my last week

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • The company seems to be generally very good at only hiring nice friendly people, making it a great place to work

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

    • I lived and commuted from home so cannot comment as this was convenient for me. Prices of socialising in Watford are what you would expect for being just outside of London

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Watford itself wasn’t great. Unless you like generic, chain nightlife. But you’re 15 minutes from London so can’t complain

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

    • Big community within the office - people often did things together, even if just heading to the pub

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Retail

London

October 2019

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