assistant buyer lingerie and swimwear Review

by George

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    4.4

    The Role

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

    • it has been an amazing experience. i have learned so much and have got so much out of it

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

    • i have been really lucky to have such a close team to work with. Everyone has been really helpful

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

    • I have a great manager now and have learnt so much from her. However, for a couple of months i had a different manager and things were more difficult

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

    • I am always very busy, but that is down to me trying to get as much out of the placement as i can

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I have been given responsibilty for all approvals and have been given a panel end to buy!

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

    • i feel that my time management has improved so much. I am so much more organsised. the experience has been a real eye opener

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • generally the atmosphere is very positive

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

    • very well i knew what was expected and what i was to do from the very first day

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

    • i have been fortunate to attend alot of courses

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • i am hoping to go back and work for George when i graduate

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • yes we all got on so well. we have made sure we got togther to catch up, even though we have been busy

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

    • i lived at home with parents! rent free!

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

    • leicester is the place to go on a night out

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

    • yes sports teams

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

June 2009

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