MERCHANDISE ASSISTANT Review

by Argos

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed working within Argos

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

    • The people within Argos were great when I started and made me feel welcome

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

    • The training was useful however wasn't done as soon as I arrived.

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

    • Depending on the time of year I could be really busy, however if I wasnt there was always something to be getting on with.

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

    • I had input with decisions.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • It has given me a huge insight into how a multi national company works.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • When the work load was busy we settled down, however working there was great fun.

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

    • The placement started off slow, but as time passed I gained more experience and responsibility.

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

    • I has the opportunity to develop my personal skills through training sessions.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • They want placement students to return

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • We all got on really well, and regularly met up and went out together.

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

    • For a city, just outside London it wasn't too bad. On the wage I was on, I was able to live comfortably and go out regularly,

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • No great - not much to comment.

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • I was involved in numerous activities outside work; skiing, stag weekends, football teams, dodgeball and many more.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

East of England

November 2012

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