Trainee assistant buyer Review

by Matalan

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.6
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • All the staff were super friendly and welcoming and I was made to feel a part of the team

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

    • The staff took their time to help me and answer any questions I had

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

    • The buyer who was in charge could not have been more supportive and ensured her team looked after me. She has since been in touch to see how my degree is going and has offered any additional help needed

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

    • I was never left with nothing to do, the team were always giving me jobs or letting me shadow them to learn new things, the days flew by and the jobs I was given were enjoyable and not overwhelming/stressful

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

    • 4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I learnt so many skills and developed knowledge that I hadn’t learnt on my degree that I will take into my work. My work experience also helped me complete dissertation

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The office was huge and full of different teams, however after a few days almost everyone had introduced themselves and taken the time to talk to me. The team I worked in were super friendly and couldn’t have been more welcoming.

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

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

    • Matalan made sure I had all the training packages that a starter would be given, this gave me the foundation knowledge about the company and they expect and how what the job role would be if I were to be in that position. They invested lots of time in answering any questions and taking me through different processes

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I wouldn’t definitely apply for a position at matalan if one were to occur. The work ethic and prospects for progression are excellent as well as the friendliness of their employees

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • This does not apply as I was the only student on placement at that time.

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

    • The head office I was working in was within driving distance from my home and therefore my cost of living would not change much

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

    • This is something I did not experience

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

    • 3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

North West

August 2020

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