SALES ASSOCIATE Review

by Argos

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.7
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed the work there and the way that things were arranged and the job role.

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

    • my colleagues helped me out when in the start i didnt know about something or there was a situation that i did not come across before.

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

    • i was givrn excellent support and guidance by my management and always knew who and how to approach things due to that.

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

    • it really was different during differen times of the day.

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

    • i was being assessed and felt comfortable because that is what i went on placement for. i was happy with the amount of work load.

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

    • it really made me realise how to deal with particualr situations and how to manage time.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • i enjoyed every day of the work. the atmosphere was great.

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

    • the team knew hwo to treat me and guide me so i felt welcome and happy with the way i was being treated and the way my training was organised.

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

    • i learnt all the skills that there were to learn and definitely believe that the company gained advantage from this.

    5/5
  • 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 would love to work for argos again.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • there was only me and another student, but the experience was good.

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

    • i live in town anyway so it didnt effect me.

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

    • not that good but okay.

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

    • only pin bowling and gym, also pool.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

International

July 2010

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