Allocation Analyst Review

by TJX Europe

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Rating

4.5/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.8
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • This placement was incredible, you gain an amazing work experience and the company is really supportive. You’re never considered a trainee but a full time associate.

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

    • Everyone was really supportive and encouraged me to push myself out of my comfort zone which help my grow a lot. Your mistakes are acceptable and no one is judging you

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

    • The 3-months training are really helpful to understand what is expected from you and there’s always someone to answer your questions

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

    • Depending on what period it is (Christmas, summer holidays ...) you get busier but in general everything was manageable and you were encouraged not to work overtime.

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

    • You can decide which strategies you want to implement to help your business grow

    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 a lot about myself and I improved a lot of soft skills like communication, relationships but also my hard skills like Excel, how to drive your business...

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • A lot of activities were organized all the time to foster team building. At the beginning I didn’t know anyone but at the end of this placement year I can say I’ve made some really good friends thanks to all the activities that were offered (running, charity activity ..)

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

    • The organization was solid. You have a 3-months training which is a smooth transition with uni. Then you have support throughout the year with regular catch-ups

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

    • They invest a lot in you which makes you feel like you’re more than a placement. You have access to the same training as the grads.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Working from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I was offered a Graduate position at the end of my placement year

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • On Fridays we would go out for a drink together

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

    • Watford/London is expensive but you can manage to find a nice place to stay with roommates

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

    • I don’t go out that often

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

    • 4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Data Science, Retail

London

September 2020

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