Merchandise Assistant (Buying) Review

by Argos

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • The culture of Argos is very friendly and most people were always helpful. Social life was great.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I felt very valued by my colleagues, my manager gave me feedback both formal and non formal, and was included in all team meetings so felt like a proper team. My work was highlighted as to how important it was in getting work done

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

    • The training was very minimal and 'on the job', my colleagues taught me most things but it would be brief due to their workload. I had to push to get support and guidance sometimes.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • During peak and near selection i was very busy, but i would say i was not regularly busy, but was most of the time once i got more competent in my job role. I would have to work longer hours most of the time.

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

    • I was given a lot of responsibility, more than my job role required, but this does depend on what team you work with.

    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 obtained a great understanding of the retail business so i can apply my knowledge in my studies, especially anything to do with profit, margins and competitor pricing.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • It was always friendly, and had a good laugh everyday!

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

    • The process was very quick from first interview to getting the job, and they were great at getting all the interns to get to know each other.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Very basic. Most of it was 'learn on the job'. There are training courses but they arent advertised well enough and to the right people who need it. Some managers are better are getting interns onto courses then others as well.

    2/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • National Travel

    Company Parties/Events
    2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very appealing for me, i enjoyed my experience and the liked the people i worked with and would get good experience in the job role i wish to progress in

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Great social scene with interns and work colleagues at Argos.....went out pretty much every Friday and even Saturday because the ngiht life was just down the road.

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

    • Pretty cheap place to live and a lot of places to socialise at, and lots of leisure activities

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

    • Very good, a large mixture of bars and clubs ranging from low to high price ones

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

    • None that i was aware of, but i am sure there are clubs/classes.

    1/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

East Midlands

November 2012

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