Buyers Assistant Review

by ASOS

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Rating

4.6/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.7
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

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

    • I had a great time from the beginning right through to the end of my placement, ASOS is a company which you really don't want to leave and all the interns dreaded the last day!

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

    • Employees are very close and there are lots of social activities that you can get involved in. I felt like I was valued as a member of the team and you are not treated like an intern - many people were surprised that I was one.

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

    • There was a lot of training available from the start and throughout the placement, not only with other interns through development sessions but also with members of staff on other training courses.

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

    • Due to the nature of the company it is very fast paced and hectic, no two days were the same and weeks went very quickly.

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

    • you are given the same duties and responsibilities as a permanent buyers assistant even though you are there on an internship.

    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 developed a range of new skills and invaluable experience that cannot be taught from a university course, completing this placement has prepared me for the world of work and I feel very confident in applying for graduate jobs.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The people really make ASOS a great place to work, there is very much a work hard/play hard attitude.

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

    • The communication between the HR team responsible for interns was great.

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

    • Time permitting, I completed many courses and training. I had regular meeting with my line managers and senior management who took a great interest in personal and professional development.

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

    • Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Healthcare from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Hopefully very good!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • there were many meetings between interns that were organised by the HR team

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

    • Camden is expensive, but this is London so is to be expected!

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

    • Pretty good, Camden is fun and central London is very close.

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

    • There were many charitable events to get involved in, as well as socialising with collegues.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Business Management, Fashion Design, Logistics and Operations, Purchasing and Supply, Retail

London

October 2013

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