Placement Year Review at Cohen and Wilks International Limited

The Role

Role Description

Six months fashion design; designing childrenswear fashion. Six months helping as a Garment Technolgist/ Quality Assurance; checking quality of samples and products - meeting with buyers and clients.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

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

This has been incredibly useful and I have no regrets for doing it!

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

fun but serious too - the perfect mix

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Seamless - everyone was happy to help out.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

They up a lot of time for training and guidance

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

• National Travel
• Company Parties/Events

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

I don't know if I want to stay in leeds... but probably the most pleasant environment I will ever work

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I made lots of friends

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

City life, but not London Prices

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

A few charity activitys and many socialising activities