Trainee Commercial Manager Review
by Marks & Spencer
This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.
Rating
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The Role
3.9
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The Company
3.7
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The Culture
3.1
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
With the variety of tasks i was involved in there were some major highs and lows. Some days were great others dragged, but thats what working lifes like.
I had a great team of people to work with. The entire company has welcoming atmosphere however it will obviously vary between locations.
Several other managers in my store had been through the management training and knew how much help i would need.
Really busy, always lots to do.
Once i were ready (maybe even before) i was given plenty of responsability. Just before i left i had 4 managers and around 80 staff working for me.
Skills for life- everything from time to people management.
The Company
Bit serious and proffesional but with a reputation like M&S has its to be expected.
Being one of the top graduate employers they knew exactly what was happening all the time.
My development came before anything else.
Subsidised Canteen
Subsidised/Company Gym
Financial Bonus
Company Parties/Events
Staff Sales/Staff Shop
I plan to return after graduating.
The Culture
I was the only placement student, the other staff were a good laugh though.
Glasgow has a great range of upmarket and value establishments.
There is a great nightlife in Glasgow, great student bars & clubs.
N/A
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
Yorkshire and Humberside
October 2008
