Assistant Website Manager Review

by Marks & Spencer

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • Yes I emjoyed my internship to a large extent - all the teams are worked in were really lovely and willing to teach me new skills.

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

    • Yes I felt my colleagues appreciated any work I had done for them, I felt a part of all the teams I joined during my internship and they were all very encouraging.

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

    • Yes I had a meeting with manager to talk about what I wanted to achieve and how to set up different attachments in different areas I wanted more experience in.

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

    • Varied to a large extent - some days I was really busy but others I felt I had to ask for more work - having more to do would be preferable to me as I like to be busy.

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

    • The right amount for the experience and skills I had - I felt as I learnt more throughout my internship I was given tasks of a greater responsibility which was good for providing me with a sense of growth and achievement.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Yes all the skills and experience I have gained will help me through out my career without a doubt - they are not necessarily related to my degree but will without a doubt help me with my future career path.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very good - people are very friendly and inclusive making you feel part of the team.

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

    • Sometimes I felt a little lost especially at the beginning there were lots of issues with my set up and I felt a little forgotten about - but overall the work they had me doing throughout was well organised.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • To a large extent - not only was the internship an opportuntity to develop skills and gain more expereince but they also put on specific training sessions that lots of employees go through e.g. leadership and project management training which really felt like they were investing in all the interns.

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

    • 3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Yes I can see myself applying to the graduate scheme or a job at the company afetr my degree.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes the other interns were very friendly and we often went for drinks after work on a Friday.

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

    • Doesn't apply to me as I live at home - but drinks in London are expensive as expected.

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

    • London is full of clubs and bars.

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

    • Perhaps but it wasn't something I looked into.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2016

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