Internship Review at Primark

The Role

Role Description

working on the tills, sorting displays out folding clothes.

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

It was okay they only hired students and school leavers, it wasn't anything special

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I knew everyone i worked with from school college and a few from uni so it made it easier to work i guess

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

They were friendly and helped out

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 4/10

Kind of always bored not my type of job in a clothes shop i was mostly folding clothes

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

☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 0/10

there was none at all

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

I didn't really learn any new skills it was stuff i already knew

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 4/10

It was good when customers were in kind of boring when it was empty

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

★★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 4/10

as they've been hiring school leavers ect for years they knew what they were doing but it was still bland

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

★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 3/10

only one training for half an hour

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 4/10

• There were no perks with this internship

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

★★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 4/10

A slim chance I'd go back

Other Information

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

★★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 4/10

It was average

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

Just typical price

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

★★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 4/10

I never got out much so I don't know what i heard it was good

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

☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 0/10

Nothing at all

In addition to these questions, is there any extra information you would like to leave about your experiences on your work placement that other students may be interested in?

It's an okay job if you don't mind folding clothes or hanging things up ect just wasn't my cup of tea