Placement Year Review at Arcadia group

The Role

Role Description

I have been given loads of responsibility on my placement which has given me a real insight into the world of work!

I get involved in so many activites but my main duties include screening CVs for our Entry level roles in Buying, Merchandising, and Distribution. I Telephone Interview candidates and progress them onto Assessment Centres which I co-ordinate.

I do general admin work also such as responding to emails, taking messages, dealing with invoices for my team, giving feedback to candidates and giving them advice. I support the Resourcing Team on day to day activities.

My role also involves compiling reports on application figures, where our candidates come from and giving important feedback to the team.
I also source and book in candidates for work experience in the PR department.

Because of the fast pace and exciting nature of the Fashion Industry, I really get involved in so many things and work with so many people across the business.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

This has been such an enjoyable and fulfilling placment year. I really am doing a live role, and am not treated like a placmeent student at all! I have been given alot of responsibility and really feel like I have progressed professionally and personnally. It is also great to work within an industry that I am passionate about- Fashion!

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

My team and colleagues are great! They really have been focused on getting me involved and made me feel welcome from day one. They understood that this was my first proper job and couldnt have been more supportive. It is such a friendly atmosphere at Arcadia, and yet everyone works extremely hard.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I work really closely with my Manager and rest of the team. I have weekly meetings to see how I am getting on, and how I can progress and develop. I am constantly given constructive feedback which I find really benefical. When I first started I was constantly encouraged to ask questions too which was really great. Our team also have weekly meetings so we are always aware of what we are each working on.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I always am involved in different activities and am given the chance to be involved in different things. I dont think I have ever had a day where I have been bored- or not had something to do!

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I have been given so much responsibility it has been great! Its really encouraging as an Undergrad to have been given such important duties!

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I have learnt so many skills personnally and professionally. I have also gone on workshops to enhance my Excel skills and Time Management. The skills I have learnt in the year will definitely benefit me in my last year at Uni, and definitely in the future!

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Everyone works really hard here, but theres always the chance for a chat, and there are always social activities going on after work.

There are also great perks such as Sample Sales on Fridays!

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I feel really happy with the direct I am going, and really feel that my Manager knows where I am heading and what I can achieve.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Im always given the chance to attend certain work shops to develop my skills- I also was given the chance to represent the company at a Careers Fair.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

• National Travel
• Company Parties/Events
• Staff Sales/Staff Shop

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I really feel encouraged and motivated to do the Grad scheme in HR. I definitely feel like I have a place in the companys future.

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

I was introduced to the other placement students though not all of them, and got a chance to chat to current graduates on the graduate schemes.

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

I commuted from home which was quite expensive but cheaper than living in London. London of course is going to be more expensive but it never put me off going out.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

In London, of course!

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

We had a commitee which was constantly putting on activities. There is always something going on.

Review 3/4 for Arcadia group

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