Assistant Buyer Review

by George

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    3.1
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed the placement, particularly the last 9 months where I acquired a lot more responsibility on the department due to the business wide re-structure.

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • There is a mixture of feelings towards this. At times you can feel really valued by those around you but at other times this is lacking which can have a very negative impact on the team and individual.

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

    • On the job training through the HR and ASDA Academy teams, by my buyer and fellow assistant buyer and also setting up meetings with different departments to gain a broader understanding of how the business works as a whole.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Really busy! You work every minute of the day from 9 - 5.30 and have to prioritise tasks in order to keep on top of the workload efficiently.

    1/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Given much more responsibility than expected for example assisting with range build and negotiating costings under supervision

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

    • My confidence and ability to voice my opinions and become heard has definitely strengthened and is something that I have carried with me everyday since finishing my placement. I am much more organised and able to prioritise tasks efficiently.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Good atmosphere in the office. Great sense of community within the department however, the buying side could often seem 'clicky' and hard to fit in with. After a departmental re-structure this atmosphere improved due to changes made within the team.

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

    • Well set up however, support could be more continual throughout the placement year.

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

    • They invest heavily in each individual

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

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

    • Due to the re-structure no open offers were given to assistant buyers post-graduation however, I will be looking to apply for a role towards the end of my degree

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was an amazing relationship between fellow interns and this made our year an incredible experience.

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

    • Very reasonable and commutable living in Rugby

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

    • The nightlife in Rugby and Leicester was good however, links to Birmingham and Coventry were also easy to reach

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

    • This could be extended slightly more i.e. yoga classes, gym sessions, language courses

    1/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

North West

October 2014

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