Work experiences Review

by Matalan

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Rating

4.4/5
  • About You
    5.0
  • The Company
    5.0
  • Everything Else
    2.9

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • 10 ,I enjoyed all of the experience and working close with the buying team and seeing how they work.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?
  • 10, I felt valued the whole time as they always give me stuff to do which made me feel important and was a great experience for the start for my career.

    5/5

  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?
  • 10, I had a lot of support I always had someone checking on my when working to see if I need help and that I am okay with the work.

    5/5

  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • 10, The skills and information was very helpful for my degree studies and my future career as it made me want to do buying even more when I finish my studies.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?
  • 10, it was very well structured as the team had things for me to do everyday and it was given to me as a timetable so I knew what I was doing throughout the day which was every help and structured.

    5/5

  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?
  • 10, the atmosphere was very welcoming and everyone was very helpful.

    5/5

  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • 10, they invested in me a lot as they always gave me my own job to do so I didn't have to watch someone all day I felt every invest and a part of the team.

    5/5

  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?
  • 10, they was very helpful and told me what they do for the job and what it would be like to work there.

    5/5

  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?
  • 10, they helped my a lot to learn about the understanding of the business and culture.

    5/5

  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?
  • 10, it was very valuable and it made me want to be a buyer even more in my future career.

    5/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
  • I was not paid but I did not expect to be paid or reimbursed.


  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?
  • 7, I meet all the buying team but not all of firm.

    4/5

  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?
  • I did not go to any social events.

    3/5

  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?
  • 1, I did not find out about any activities.

    1/5

  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?
  • 10, I would recommend this to a friend.

    5/5

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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

North West

August 2020


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