Trainee Commercial Manager (BPP) Review

by Marks & Spencer

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    2.8

    The Role

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

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

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

    • The support I received was through regular reviews, constructed criticism and I always felt that my opinions counted and that I was part of the team.

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

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

    • After a number of months training, I was given opportunities and was also able to run a department.

    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 feel that I have been able to mature and manage my time better than I could before. It has also helped me to communicate my ideas in a much more appropriate and structured way.These are all vital skills for me whilst studying.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • It was a good balance between fun and still business like. It made it better that the management team got along.

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

    • The year as a whole was very well set up. However, certain training days could've had better organisation.

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

    • Not only did I have a line manager's support, I also had a sponsor/mentor and was given so many opportunities to develop further.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    National Travel

    Financial Bonus

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

    • I can't wait to start on the Graduate scheme.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

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

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

    • This didn't matter too much as I worked alot during the week and went home at weekends to socialise.

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

    • 3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

East of England

November 2011

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