Menswear Branded Buyers Assistant Review

by ASOS

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Rating

4.6/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.6
  • The Culture
    4.4

    The Role

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

    • Amazing year, was fully integrated into the team but also had a fantastic placement team who spent time getting us to understand the business and develop skills

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

    • Still remain great friends with all the team

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

    • Regular catch ups and feedback

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

    • Very busy but I thrive on pressure and loved the responsibility

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

    • A lot more than I ever expected, got to make important business decisions and had direct discussions with all levels of management

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

    • I now feel completely ready for joining full-time work and am confident in my ability

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Although everyone did their work there was always communication and a team spirit atmosephere

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

    • Considering we were the first batch of interns on the programme it was amazingly run, with monthly group catch ups, talks and social events.

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

    • Went to many training days - was offered more but no time!

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

    • Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

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

    • 5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Perfect, we joined in as a team with the rest of the employees and went to many social events

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

    • Average for London

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

    • It's central London so there is something for everyone!

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

    • Some planned some spontaneous but there was always some form of socialising

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Fashion Design, Retail

London

November 2011

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