Internship Review at Arcadia group

The Role

Role Description

Assisting retail merchandiser

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

Good fun and learnt lots!

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

My line manager really made me feel like a team member - valued one

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Supported throughout

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

Moderate

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Given the chance to show what i could do, always guided.

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

★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 3/10

havent really used them so far

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

So much fun!

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

★★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 4/10

It was ok, helped out as and when needed

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

Really felt they wanted me to do well

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

• Subsidised Canteen
• Staff Sales/Staff Shop

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Maybe in another role i would consider applying.

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Always something to do

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

★★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 4/10

Really expensive

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

The City is buzzing 24/7

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

Amonst interns, activities were arranged

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?

Give Arcadia ago for all retail opportunities

Review 2/4 for Arcadia group

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