Placement Year Review at Argos

The Role

Role Description

On a regulaar basis i had to serve customers at the till and also bring their orders to them. that involved bringing stock out and giving it to the appropriate customer. I had to take care of putting new stock on the shelves and keeping the store tidy before the store opened and sometimes after as well.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I enjoyed the work there and the way that things were arranged and the job role.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

my colleagues helped me out when in the start i didnt know about something or there was a situation that i did not come across before.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

i was givrn excellent support and guidance by my management and always knew who and how to approach things due to that.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

it really was different during differen times of the day.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

i was being assessed and felt comfortable because that is what i went on placement for. i was happy with the amount of work load.

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

it really made me realise how to deal with particualr situations and how to manage time.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

i enjoyed every day of the work. the atmosphere was great.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

the team knew hwo to treat me and guide me so i felt welcome and happy with the way i was being treated and the way my training was organised.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

i learnt all the skills that there were to learn and definitely believe that the company gained advantage from this.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

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

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

i would love to work for argos again.

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

there was only me and another student, but the experience was good.

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

i live in town anyway so it didnt effect me.

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

not that good but okay.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

only pin bowling and gym, also pool.

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?

the experience was excellent as the trainng and guidance was fantastic. I would suggest other students to consider a similar role.

Review 2/5 for Argos

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