Intern/Sales assistant Review

by Superdrug

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • Very much like my first internship I learnt a few extra things and Surprisingly got to handle more with the beauty and customers then I did at boots the internship was also mentioned by my mentor.

    4/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • I'm still really close to some of them now they treat me like an adult not like a student which made my time being apart of the company more pleasant for an intern they were very nice

    5/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • supervisors were great and I had a few as an Intern just keeping an eye out in-case I needed an hand.

    5/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • I wasn't bored nor too busy I enjoyed learning new things and working in the shop.

    4/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • Still not much but alot then over internships

    3/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • Something for life most of it comes in handy for a student how to cut back on money with tips and even the skills for work is something you use in every day life

    4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • this internship wasn't dull but wasn't a joke either I felt mature and they treat me mature although we did have a laugh with customers

    4/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • Very well seeing it was sorted very last minute I thought I'd just be bored

    4/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • Wasn't loads but i had alot of training

    4/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    4/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • I'd defiantly think about it, you learn so much without even realising its a superb placement/internship for students.

    4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • We got on really well like I said I'm still close friends with two of them and being one of their bridesmaids next month, their really nice and you have friends for life.

    5/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • I wouldn't say I noticed any different you get student discount some places.

    3/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • It was fun met a few celebrities on our nights out which was funny

    4/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • As an intern I didnt think I'd et much but i was wrong i got more opportunities then I did at boots.

    4/5

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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Retail, Sales, Social Work

London

October 2011


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