Distribution analyst in European Logistics Review
by TJX Europe
This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.
Rating
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The Role
4.5
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The Company
4.2
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The Culture
3.5
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
Currently in my fourth month in distribution at TJX, the job is more than I ever expected in a year placement, real responsibility is given to us placements and graduates and we're given the opportunity to try each area in head office to give us the broadest exposure.
I've been in my team European Logistics since July, the culture in the office is really fun and friendly, different to any work environement I've been in before! my team already value my opinions whilst want to teach me all areas!
TJX are a growing company and it genuinly feels like they want you to grow with them. I receive weekly feedback meetings for development.
Never left twiddling my fingers! It sounds like a joke but a whole day in my office feels like less than a one hour lecture!
As spoken about above
There is 8 weeks of induction in the summer to learn the ins and outs of the business.. I study business with logistics at university and the placement is putting loads of the theory into action, not just logistically speaking but all business areas. IT training was offered to those of us who hadn't used it since GCSE too! Workshops are offered throughout the year for all types of skills such as leadership. The teams are willing to help you even if your not in their team...
The Company
Very different culture! Smart suits and quite offices aren't something you'd see in distribution, there's Lots of communication and even a bit of banter! With us all working towards the same goal though every team is approachable too if you need any help
Our distribution scheme was the first one TJX have done, things in the induction changed but it never even affected us personally! They really put thought into our induction and year :)
As I've said before really... If you need something they're there to make it happen.
Flexi Time
Subsidised Canteen
National Travel
International Travel
Staff Sales/Staff Shop
Hopefully they want me back after I finish university!
The Culture
All the placements are put into Facebook groups so you can find housing together for the year which is great socially as we're basically in another student house at the moment! Lots of us go to the pub on Fridays from the office and it's really great!
Watford isn't cheap, roughly £450-500 rent per person per month but bearing in mind we're a 20 minute train from central london!
Night life's ok in Watford but definitely suggest spending a bit more and going to London! But after a day in work on a friday and pub after work a night in Watford later isn't too bad!
There's Lots of departmental things weekly from curry clubs to charity work events like football matches and pub quizzes!
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
South East
October 2012
