Category Co- ordinator Review

by Avon Cosmetics

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Rating

4.5/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.8
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

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

    • Amazing people, amazing place, grest expereince and opportunities

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

    • Never thought a building full of women could be so welcoming!! great manager and support and i've been given great responsibility

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

    • they pushed me to do my best and had faith in me.

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

    • The work was quite difficult and i felt that i did often work alot of overtime but i enjoyed my work.

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was left to make major decisions and take on Brand manager responsibilty that will definately stand in good stead for the future

    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 work experience i have gained is priceless. I understand the adaptation of my course to the wolrd of business and will now understand things from a different perspective in my final year at university

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • It was a great work / fun balance. It was great to enjoy being on the social commitee and also enjoy the fun side to being part of a company

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

    • The recruitment process was very hard but everything wen t smoothly once i had got the job

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

    • the only thing that i am dissapointed with is the fact that want me to go back yet they didnt offer me a scholarship which is a bit of a let down after all the hard work i have put in and even had an extension if my contract

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

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

    • I iwll looking to go back to the company after i graduate :o)

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • I lived with all the fellow students that had placements at my comany and made some life long friends and was also part of the social commitee where i made friends with lots of people from other departments

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

    • I decided to pay a bit more but had a great place for my money very close to work. Nightlife is cheap too !! :o)

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

    • Not as good as my home town of birmingham, but Bridge street had NB's which was amazing!!

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

    • The people were amzing and we socialised almost every weekend

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

East Midlands

July 2011

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