Merchandising Review

by George

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed a lot, because of the environment that helps to foster the creativity and innovation and it was a fun place in which i made good friends.

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

    • Like i said i made some good friends, that helped me a lot to integrate.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • We were united by one common goal - to deliver great products at great quality and value to the millions of customers,

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

    • Very busy because the daily amount of customers, but with the help with my colleagues it was more easy.

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

    • The needed responsibility.

    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 lot of skills, like: commercial skills; creativity and innovation; organisational skills and teamwork.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very good environment and very friendly, enjoyed a lot.

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

    • It was a fun place to work, but at the same time it was very well organised and professional.

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

    • I think they invest the same in each one of the employers.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I gained a lot of experience on a lot of skills that i mentioned, so i'm confident for future employment prospects.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Very good, as i said i made some good friends.

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

    • Cheap, because i worked not too far away from home.

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

    • It was fun, and sometimes i went out with some of my colleagues.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Yes, like company events.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Business Operations, Advertising, Consumer Products/FMCG, Customer Service, Fashion Design, Market Research, Marketing, PR & Communications, Retail, Sales

London

October 2013

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