Internship Review at Marks & Spencer

The Role

Role Description

Supporting the Financial Analysts with their everyday duties.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

An exciting environment with a huge level of support and activities beyond regular duties!

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

I was inexperienced, but as time went on and I developed new skills, I gradually became more confident in the work I was doing. This meant that I became more useful to the company and was completing some tasks a normal Analyst would be doing as part of their everyday role

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

An amazing support network with people always willing to help.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Most days I was busy, however there were some 'quiet days', however overall I was kept very busy.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Was given the opportunity to set up files that would be used by huge number of teams.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Everything I have learned at Marks and Spencer, will be kept with me and will be used in my degree studies!

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

People were friendly and relaxed and chatty! A nice atmosphere to work in.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Work was prepared for me in advance. I was set up with tasks immediately!

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

So much effort was put in to developing my skills. I loved my time there and would most certainly recommend it to anyone wanting an organisation where people will endeavour to develop and train you and improve your skills

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

Would like to go back! But we shall see!

Other Information

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

★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 3/10

I was the only intern in my department

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

★★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 4/10

Lived at home

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

★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 3/10

Did not experience it

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

Yes I was offered a variety of opportunities to get out of the office!

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?

If you want to apply, go for it, its an amazing organisation to work for!

Review 66/73 for Marks & Spencer

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