Assistant Department Manager Review

by Moto

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    2.1

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed this experience as it gave me the experience of managing an extremely fast-paced organisation with annual revenue in the region of £900,000

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

    • The units at MOTO were very closely linked so I made good friendships with everyone within the service area. I formed great relationships with the Site Support Manager and the Site Manager and they did everything they could to help me fit in. It was a nice place to work and was extremely easy to settle down and feel part of the team.

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

    • I was supported extremely well by the Site Manager (Rob O'Connell). I spoke with him on a daily basis and had regular performance meetings. I felt that he went out his way at times to develop me as a person as well as one of his employees. The HR Manager (Sarah Mulligan) who runs the placement is very supportive and communicates regularly to make sure everything is okay. She works hard to make sure that the placement is structured in the best way possible. For example we had to do a Presentation in front of key members of the business at the end of the placement which I found extremely beneficial and rewarding.

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

    • I was extremely busy on a day to day basis and thrived on the responsibility which was given to me. I feel this environment allowed me to improve my organisation skills and become a much better manager as a result!

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

    • At Moto I was given the role of Assistant manager of the BK Unit which had annual revenue in the region of £900,000. I ordered stock three times a week totalling on average of £3,600. I was also in charge of managing a diverse team of 17 staff. I supported the Department Manager to ensure that all staff were focused on driving sales, driving operational standards and ensuring brand compliance. I therefore feel that I had extensive level of responsibility which I couldn't have wished for before I started

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

    • The main skill I developed was my leadership skills as this was the first time I had managed people on this scale. I was in charge of managing a diverse team and I therefore learnt how to adapt to different personalities and how to get the most from different types of people. Another key skill I developed was my level of organisation. I would say I was an organised person before this experience but it took my organisation skills to a whole new level. The experience also made me so much more confident and taught me how to keep calm under pressure.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • It was an extremely busy working environment and I had a good balance between office work and operational work

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

    • The placement was extremely well structured. There was regular performance reviews which helped me to really focus on areas to improve. I went away on many training days and found these very beneficial to my development. I also went away to do a presentation in front of executives of the company. I felt this was extremely worthwhile and a good idea from the Placement Manager

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

    • I went away on many training days and found these very beneficial to my development.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would definitely be interested in returning to MOTO

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • The work was shift work so sometimes it was difficult to find times where it was convenient to meet up with a number of people. However the staff parties and managers parties were very good.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • The cost of living wasn't unreasonable. I was based at Toddington so lived in Luton.

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

    • Not as good as Newcastle but made regular trips to London which was very good and a new experience!

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

    • - Charity events such as Football Tournaments - Regular Staff parties - Managers Parties such as Top Golf in Watford

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

November 2013

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