Placement Year Review at Debenhams

The Role

Role Description

Managing critical path, fit sessions, colour approval, order raising/ management, sample sales, creating packaging, store visits, order maintanance, supplier meetings, range reviews, range planning.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I have been given so much responsibility- it has gone beyond all expectations.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I have worked with an amazing team- I will really miss them!

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

It was well structured throughout the year

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I had plently to do and lots of opportunities

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Alot of responsibility managing the critical path on a daily basis.

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

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Very open and fun

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Very structured

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

I had a clear job role and development plan

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

• Financial Bonus
• Staff Sales/Staff Shop

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I have been offered a job when I finish university

Other Information

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

There was not much going on

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

★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 2/10

Very expensive

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Lots of choice but expensive

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

★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 1/10

Nothing much

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?

You get so many opportunities and a lot of responsibility straight away!

Review 16/26 for Debenhams

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