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  • Retail/Merchandising

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Job Title: Trainee Assistant Merchandiser

Overall Rated 7.7

★★★★★★★★☆☆

The Role

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

Rated 7/10

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

Rated 6/10

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

Rated 7/10

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

Rated 9/10

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

Rated 7/10

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 9/10

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

Rated 9/10

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

Rated 8/10

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

Rated 7/10

  • Financial Bonus
  • Company Parties/Events
  • Staff Sales/Staff Shop
11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
★★★★★★★★★

Rated 9/10

Other Information

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

Rated 8/10

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

Rated 5/10

Central London=v expensive

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

Rated 9/10

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

Rated 5/10

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 7.7 star rating average.

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Review 15/25 for Debenhams

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