Trainee Commercial Manager Review

by Marks & Spencer

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • I thoroughly enjoyed my time working at Marks and Spencer.

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

    • The people working throughout M&S are genuinely lovely people. I felt valued by each team I worked with in every store I visited

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

    • As part of the programme you move around a lot therefore deal with many different managers. Each provides support and guidance when required. Each grad is also given a mentor - mine went above and beyond what was required.

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

    • how busy you are depends on how driven you are to learn! There are exceptionally busy times - particularly around Christmas though on a day to day basis it is manageable. No two days are the same

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

    • Delegated projects regularly

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

    • I have very much developed personally as well as academically. I am grateful for the time and investment from M&S which will aid me once I return to university

    4/5

    The Company

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

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

    • Generally, the placement is very well organised and managed. Naturally, there is a lot of movement through out the business which may disrupt your initial plan. However, nothing too detrimental

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

    • There are many workshops in which you can attend provided by M&S - the resources are definitely there you just need to utilise them

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I will definitely return to M&S

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • I had a very good relationship with other grads and we regularly went out and socialised

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

    • Manchester Central - I commuted in so cost of living was ok

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

    • 4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • not really

    2/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

North West

August 2017

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