Placement Year Review at Debenhams

The Role

Role Description

developing an own brand menswear range working with suppliers in china and india. filing and admin, organisation, fit sessions.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

I learnt alot and really got involved in the job

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

mostly valued but sometimes stayed late and wasnt credited for it

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

veyr good training available

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

very busy due to the hectic nature of the job

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

alot of resposibilty given if you put yourself forward for it

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

learnt alot about industry and developed skills for final year and next job

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

hectic and friendly

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

good training and check up sessions in place

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

as above, they want to train you so you return at a higher level

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 4/10

• Company Parties/Events
• Staff Sales/Staff Shop
• Travel loan

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

contract offered but unsure at present

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

there were around 20 of us that met up regularly

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

★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 2/10

very expensive as its london

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

brilliant

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

not so many through work but plenty abvailable

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?

get involved!

Review 9/26 for Debenhams

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