Buying Assistant Review

by Screwfix Direct

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • Hard work but very enjoyable and rewarding.

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

    • I felt very valued, everyone was very nice and helpful.

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

    • A new graduate scheme was created just for me!

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

    • I was very busy but it was really good!!

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • My buyer was promoted so i was running my area for the last 3 months.

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

    • Completely worthwhile and so helpful for me final year!

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone got on really well.

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

    • I was doing exactly the same job as everyone else with my job title.

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

    • i had a lot of on the job training but did feel a little bit let down that most of the other assistants went on courses that i didnt get to.

    2/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • They created a graduate scheme to enable me to return.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • I lived with two boys on placement but in truth got on better with the other people in my department.

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

    • Not too expensive, cheaper than uni.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • We had a good time when we went out but the clubs werent the best!

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

    • There were a few organised events and we had the best Christmas party ever!

    4/5
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Wales

October 2008

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