Buying Placement Review

by TJX Europe

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    2.8

    The Role

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

    • The placement was an amazing opportunity working in a head office, learning about different markets and having close involvement with the product.

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

    • The department I worked in was tight-knit and had family values. Everyone valued each other and made sure to send thanks when a job was done.

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

    • Emphasis is put on self-directed learning and it is up to you to drive your own development, and ask for catch-ups/reviews.

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

    • The work-load was a perfect balance!

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

    • Responsibility was given from day 1! Other placement students may have had more responsibility in certain areas, although that was mainly down to management expectations.

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

    • While on placement I have developed so many key skills, most of which are transferable to my academic and personal life.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Mondays had the most atmosphere with the office very busy and people catching up on from the weekends. After Mondays, the buyers would usually not be in the rest of the week so the office would be quieter. Perfect when you had lots of work to catch up on.

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

    • It was the first year that TJX Europe had set up the placement. The majority of times it was well organised, however there was processes that they may have done differently and have now learned from this and will adapt for the next intake.

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

    • The company has invested a lot in to us placement students while looking at us as the future of the company!

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

    • National Travel

    International Travel

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • Got offered a place on the Buying & Merchandising Graduate Scheme for 2014!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Nights out were organised with the majority attending and most placement students lived together in different houses.

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

    • Tried to keep living costs to a minimum by living in Watford (cheaper rent than London) and walking to work everyday (no travel costs.) If you prefer the London lifestyle, you will have to fork out for it.

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

    • Depends what music / places you like to go to. Went out a few times in Watford - not the most glamorous, but they were made good with the people. Most people will go out in London.

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

    • Depending on the department, but usually work and personal life were kept seperate.

    2/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Business Operations, Fashion Design, Retail

South East

June 2013

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