Trainee assistant buyer Review

by Matalan

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed my placement at Matalan as alongside my job there was training and extra support to help me throughout the year. I felt like I learnt a lot within this company about the industry, my role and alternative roles!

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

    • My team was really supportive, I had regular 1-1s with my buyer and support from the whole team.

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

    • I was given 1-1 support and each week I was given specific tasks to focus on which really helped me understand what was required at my level.

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

    • I was kept really busy contributing to our KPIs each day. There was always so much to do on my team however this came in cycles depending on the timing of the season we were working on.

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

    • Over time my responsibility increased. I worked closely with the junior buyer on my team to help develop her part of the range on our department.

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

    • The skills development will help me further in my studies and for my future career! I also learnt life skills that will help me in all aspects

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Friendly atmosphere overall, however during deadlines etc the atmosphere changed slightly!

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

    • Really good. As a 12 month placement journey we had regular 1-1s and support from the placement teams. There was also training masterclasses in place to help us.

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

    • Regular masterclasses helped during my year.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Would definitely consider returning in the future

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • We only socialised in the work canteen or at placement catch up meetings.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • I stayed at home!

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

    • Closest town area is Liverpool approximately 30-40 minutes away.

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

    • I socialised with work at the Christmas party and for team meals which happened when it was one of the members birthdays.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Fashion Design, Manufacturing, Retail

North West

October 2019

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