Internship Review at Look magazine

The Role

Role Description

Fashion interns at Look are in charge of returning clothes samples and keeping the fashion cupboards tidy.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

It was really fun! Although we didn't have the most riveting job in the world, I still just enjoyed working in the magazine environment - and I was surrounded by clothes all day!!

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

All of the staff were friendly.

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

It wasn't really needed...there are 4 interns at a time working and so you all help each other out.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

Some days were busier than others but I never felt stressed.

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

You don't get much responsibility however they do offer you chances so if they ask you to do something I would say jump at the opportunity to do it to show your initiative!

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Interning at Look gave me the confidence I needed to start seeking out more work placements!

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

It was a lovely, relaxed and exciting environment all at the same time!

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

• There were no perks with this internship

11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

I would happily work with IPC media!

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

All of the other interns were very friendly.

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

★★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 4/10

It was expensive travel as I was commuting from outside of London - but they did pay back half of my travel expenses which I thought was very fair.

14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

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

★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 3/10