Assistant Buyer Review

by Debenhams

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Rating

3.3/5
  • The Role
    3.3
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    2.8

    The Role

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

    • Enjoyed the placement

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Felt like a valued member of the team

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Were supportive but would have liked more reveiws

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Steady flow of work

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • A few things that were solely my responsibility and other jobs shared between the team

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Learned a lot more than I didat uni. Found it very helpful to put things into practice in order to enhance my development.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • Very happy atmosphere

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Very well structured with placement-only training

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Very thorough

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Financial Bonus

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would like to return - but will have to wait and see if they will have me!

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Very socialable office

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • I lived at home! public transport!

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Good!

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Nothing really, i think there was one charity event but i never really got involved

    2/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Purchasing and Supply

London

August 2011

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