Ecommerce Intern Review

by Matalan

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    4.4

    The Role

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

    • My placement with Matalan has been an amazing opportunity! getting a real insight into the fashion industry, I have gained valuable skills that will help me in the future.

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

    • The Matalan team made me feel welcome from my first day, I was so nervous and they made me feel so at ease in an overall friendly, comfortable working environment.

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

    • Through constant meeting and one to one's I felt supported.

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

    • I was given clear daily tasks each day to make me feel like a valued part of the Matalan journey.

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

    • Working on live campaigns and projects made me feel a strong responsibility.

    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 feel much more confident in myself with the skills and values I have learnt throughout my placement and feel I have a much better insight into the fashion industry.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • warm, friendly and welcoming atmosphere.

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

    • Very well organised with weekly tasks and meetings clearly set up in my calendar.

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

    • As well as one to ones with my line manager, we also experienced different masterclasses throughout the year to gain a set of mental and physical skills for future practices.

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

    • Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

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

    • They make you feel like a valuable team member and the option to return is a possibility.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes clear communication was made with the other placement students, days out and zoom calls.

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

    • I lived at home, my hometown, so yes was much cheaper for me.

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

    • I know my way around Liverpool including the best places for a night out.

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

    • yes although this was made more difficult with the current covid-19 situation.

    4/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

Advertising, Fashion Design, Market Research, Marketing

North West

September 2020

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