Sustainable Sourcing Intern Review

by ASOS

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • I loved my placement, I learnt so much and felt like a valued member of my team.

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

    • I was always regarded with the utmost respect, yet was pushed to achieve things I could have never foreseen at the beginning of the year.

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

    • My manager, was one of my greatest supports during my time on placement, communication was always clear and guidance provided when necessary. I was always able to highlight any concerns and they would be discussed.

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

    • ASOS is incredibly fast-paced in every way, that's the nature of the beast, the good and the bad.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • By the end of my placement I had far more responsibility than I could have ever predicted! I was really pleased and proud with how far that I had come because I was entrusted with so much.

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

    • As a first experience in a professional work environment, I think it has equipped me with skills that I will draw from for the rest of my career.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Professional, the subject matter we were dealing with was often serious, we would laugh and joke but we were there to get a job done. H owever, Friday drinks were always fun and boy do ASOS know how to throw a party!

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Incredibly well organised, we had specific intern sessions to attend, and there was always support available external to my immediate team.

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

    • The team put a lot of time into the advancement of your skill in industry specific information, but the L&D team were always striving to develop other areas too.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I was fortunate enough to be offered a job for when I graduate and I can't wait to go back!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yeah, I've definitely made friends for life

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

    • London is expensive, however Friday drinks always took the edge off

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • You're in central London so there is always somewhere to go!

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

    • They had some societies but these weren't very clear or well advertised.

    3/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

London

June 2017

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