Product Developper Intern Review

by Marks & Spencer

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • It was brilliant. Such a good insight into how a corporate organisation is run and I really felt as though I had a diverse understanding of the company.

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

    • I felt as though they have given me enough responsibiltiy to keep my busy and motivated but not too much that if something went wrong it would be un fixable.

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

    • [This section of the comment has been removed by a member of the RateMyPlacement Team because it did not meet our site terms and conditions] was attentive and engaging throughout the whole process

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

    • It varied from day to day. Some days I had to take my own initiative and contact people individually or

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

    • More than enough to feel valued and useful. However not too much that there wasnt a problem which couldnt be fixed.

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

    • Most of all my interpersonal skills were massivly improved. I felt really engaged in the movements of the company and was fully on board with plans for the future.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • There was a fantastic balance between people getting their heads down and also loosening up towards the end of the week.

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

    • Considering it was only the second year it was extremely well organised. We were given the opportunity to not only be apart of a team but also to engage and spend days with the other intern's on our teams.

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

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

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

    • VERY

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • It was great, something that very much varied across all the ages.

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

    • Extremely expensive.

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Edgeware road is located in an area where there is extremely accessible nightlife, however it is also very expensive due to being in central London.

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

    • There was a sports day about half way through the internship.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

July 2017

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