Internship Review at Boots

The Role

Role Description

Sales rep/consultant/stoker I did different things from talking to customers about the make up they want and refilling shelves.

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

Boots was my first ever internship which was highly suggested by my mentor to maintain more skills and get an insight on the makeup side of fashion, it wasn't easy at first learning the skills i was only the intern so they kept passing me from post to post

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Some were really nice others didn't wan't to know

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

Alot of support from my supervisors they were there for me the who duration of my placement, they focus alot on students to try make them get the best they can out of the time you have there.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Rather busy as if they didn't want me serving customers they'ed be teaching me sales techniques and how to promote the stock to the right customers as I was doing fashion in University so learning colours that match skin tones helped tones for my course.

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

★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 3/10

Not alot but its an internship I didn't expect any at all but they like to give interns a right to give opinions on what to do next

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Defiantly something I've remembered and will remember for my whole life-span

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Was nice helping the customers and finding out new stuff about the makeup and fashion world learning new tips, they really helped me out.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Very well put together for an internship I think there was always things to do and they were always learning you knew things

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

An awful lot I was always learning new things

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

• Staff Sales/Staff Shop

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Maybe I'll go back in a few years learn some new things

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

The social side of the internship was really good because it wants a job it wasn't it wasn't as strict.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Rather cheap for students as you get discounts in some places.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Amazing even if we just had girly nights in or went bowling it was always a laugh.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Things to do with the store and getting invited out every week

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?

This was my first internship and I learned so much this was better then my second and third internship which I didn't learn as much as I did at boots.

Review 10/10 for Boots

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