Sourcing Intern Review

by ASOS

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    2.8

    The Role

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

    • I thoroughly enjoyed my year at ASOS. The working environment and ethos is great.

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

    • Very. My role was one of a normal employee and I had a vast amount of responsibility.

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

    • My managers were very supportive throughout the year.

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

    • I nearly always had something to be getting on with.

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

    • I was given so much more responsibility than I thought I would have done.

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

    • The skills I have learned and developed over the year at ASOS have been so beneficial and will be fundamental in progressing further in my career.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Happy, fun, enthusiastic.

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

    • Very well set up. We had monthly intern development sessions as a group and had a mentor who we could speak to regarding any problems. The intern program gave us so much exposure within the business.

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

    • We had monthly development sessions e.g. managing stress, presentation skills, being mindful etc.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very appealing. I'd love to come back after graduating and things are looking promising.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes. Lots of socials events and Friday drinks. Lunch times in the park and amazing Summer and Xmas parties.

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

    • London is expensive!

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

    • Not bad, not great!

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Yes although I feel these should have been more obviously advertised to interns.

    2/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

June 2017

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