Design Review

by Marks & Spencer

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Rating

2.9/5
  • The Role
    3.2
  • The Company
    3.2
  • The Culture
    2.1

    The Role

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

    • It was good to have experience in the industry and design some jackets for the department that could go on sale.

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

    • There were some issues which I could not help out with. As being a short term team member I was not allowed on the private system, this meant I was unable to help fully.

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

    • I was given support through the manager of the section I worked on which was good as he had a wide knowledge of the section. I was always able to talk to anyone in the office.

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

    • In the beginning when I had a main task I was able to focus on it was good as I was able to have more of an experience. After a while when my main task was complete I had to start helping people prepare for their presentations, which meant repeating tasks.

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

    • As I was not allowed on the main system, I was not given many responsibilities, apart from my main task.

    2/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I feel it was a big help as I learnt the industry and was able to understand from a high street level what is takes to get ready for a product to going into production.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Always fun to be in the office and learn new things.

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

    • It was good, wish there was more times on connecting with other people on the internship.

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

    • They made me feel part of the team, which meant being able to choose fabrics and learn from the job, not being taught.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

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

    • I could be offered to be part of their graduate scheme.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • We tried, but we all finished and started at different times

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • It was expensive but fun

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • In the area not great, but very close to London

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Always being invited to do things.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

July 2018

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