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Job Title: Trainee Assistant Buyer

Overall Rated 7.3

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

The Role

Role Description

Looking after my supplier base - ensuring all styles are delivered on time. managing sample area and post. Developing product, carrying out comp shops, liasing with suppliers

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

Rated 9/10

Had a absolutely great experience

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

Rated 10/10

had a fantastic team

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

Rated 8/10

management was very proactive in developing me

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

fairly busy most days

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

Rated 9/10

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

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

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

Rated 7/10

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

Rated 7/10

10. What were the perks on your work placement?
★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 3/10

  • There were no perks with this placement year
11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Other Information

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

Rated 6/10

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

Rated 3/10

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

Rated 7/10

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

Rated 6/10

Final Average Overall Review Ratings

Calculated by combining the answers in each section.

  • The Role Overall

    ★★★★★★★★★
  • The Organisation Overall

    ★★★★★★★☆☆☆
  • Everything Else Overall

    ★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

The final verdict…

On average, this placement student rated Debenhams with a 7.3 star rating average.

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Review 14/25 for Debenhams

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