Trainee Assistant Merchandiser Review

by Debenhams

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    2.6

    The Role

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

    • It was a challenging but very rewarding placement. I feel like I got a lot out of it and my confidence in myself and my abilities has grown so much.

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

    • Everyone was very welcoming and happy to help, even other teams would help out if necessary, very family-orientated.

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

    • There was a lot of support from the management when asked for, although I had to be pro-active in seeking it myself.

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

    • Some days were busier than others but there is always something to do to help others, even if not directly for the team I was part of.

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

    • There were times when I had to take control of certain situations and responsible for certain aspects and jobs within my team. I always felt supported by my team though.

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

    • Confidence I think is the major skill developed.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Apart from first thing on a Monday morning it felt like a constant party!

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

    • Very well organised, although I should have been a bit more pro-active with arranging feedback sessions earlier on so I could have improved and developed quicker.

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

    • Amazing! The training and development the company invested in me was fantastic, it made me feel so welcome and a part of the company. I went on many courses that helped me with fulfilling my job role and in developing my own skills e.g. presentation skills and Excel training courses.

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

    • Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I have been offered a job after graduation, which is a great relief!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Socials were arranged amongst most of the placement students so a lot of friendships were made.

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

    • I lived at home, so I didn't have living expenses only travel expenses. This did mean I didn't go out with the other placement students as often as most because the comute was so much longer than everyone else's. But pay-day drinks were regular.

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

    • The night life was great. Central London was a pretty good location in that respect.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Not really.

    2/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Retail

London

October 2009

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