Placement Year Review at Printemps (Borletti Group)

The Role

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

That was the perfect internship for my 2nd year of study. The other interns were all in 5th year but I had the opportunity to have the same mission statement as them.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

We worked in an open space by teams. Every team had a different project but almost with the same frame of execution thus everybody helped each other to exceed the objectives.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

My managers were really available for me. They entrusted me interesting tasks that were in relation with my studies and always took their time give some precision when needed.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I worked from 9am to 7pm usually but I could finish at 10pm. As the atmosphere was friendly, the management involved and the mission definitely interesting, I didn't mind finishing later when required.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I participated to the conception of a magazine from A to Z.
First, I had to make a market study upon the lingerie market in France and highlight the next season's trends. Then, I was the link between every actors of the project (internal and external) ; I had to coordinate the brand images, the products logistics, the editing of the magazine...
Secondly, I also worked on an event that targeted the international customers.
Hence, I participated to the organization of animated shows, photography exhibitions and contemporary artwork. I also managed a party entirely as the management trusted me.

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 internship helped me to develop my internpersonal skills. Actually, I became more proactive within team group and it helped me develop my team building skills. I also acquired analytical and problem solving as the I worked on the marketing strategy as well as the operational marketing.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

The open space permitted a better interaction between colleagues and created a feeling of big family in which every member wants to exceed goals.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

From the recruitment until the end of the internship, the placement scheme was perfectly handled by the management.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

The company's final aim is to hire the intern as they need fresh creative and rigourous employees in this sector.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

• Subsidised Canteen
• Financial Bonus
• Company Parties/Events
• Staff Sales/Staff Shop

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

If you like marketing, don't hesitate to get there.

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

An induction day is made when you arrive that helps to know people. As we all had the same interests, we all keep in touch and see each other from time to time.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

It's Paris thus it is quite expensive. Furthermore it is situated in a good area ; Printemps is the main Gallerie Lafayette's competitor.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I managed a party on the roof of the building with one of the best panorama in Paris. I really liked it as it was summer and many media came.

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

I don't know.