Placement Year Details
- Job Title: Trainee Assistant Buyer
- Start Date: 2007
- Length: Placement Year (10 Months+)
- Location: London,
Central London and City - Salary: £14,000 - £15,999
- Reviewer’s Course: Ba Hons Fashion Management
- Reviewer’s University: University of the Arts London
- Review Date:
Debenhams
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Review 4/25 for Debenhams
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Job Title: Trainee Assistant Buyer
Overall Rated 7.4
★★★★★★★☆☆☆
The Role
- Role Description
Worked as an assistant to the assistant buyer and buyer on my department in womenswear. Answered emails daily, carried out comp shops, updated critical path, attended supplier meetings, dealt with tags for stock etc.
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
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Most of the time i enjoyed my job though it was particularly stressful due to tight deadlines and fast fashion.
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
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Everyone at debenhams was extremely helpful and friendly. They made me feel involved and part of the team.
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
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My managers were very helpful when i was learning the ropes and gave me guidance throughout the year during reviews.
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
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You do not stop in buying....
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
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My knowledge about buying has increased dramatically thorough my placement and i am so glad i did it!
The Organisation
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
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Everyone is time poor and constantly busy doing their own job. I was so busy with my job that i didnt notice half the time!
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
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Very well organised with excellent training.
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
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Training at debenhams was excellent with a number of courses avaliable to placement students.
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
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- Company Parties/Events
- Staff Sales/Staff Shop
- Travel loan
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
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I have been offered a job after i graduate and will seriously consider the option.
Other Information
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
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It was difficuly socialising as you work very long hours but great when a night out was organised. Especially around xmas!
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
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London is very expensive! But very trendy!
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
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Its London!!
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
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Im sure there were if you have time to.
Review 4/25 for Debenhams
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