Trainee Manager Review

by Marks & Spencer

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Rating

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

    The Role

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

    • Very much, it was extremely inspiring.

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

    • Everyone was very supportive and was available to ask questions.

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

    • Large amounts of training were available which helped develop me

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

    • Always very busy and plenty of things to do

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

    • The first 6 months involved less responsibility yet in the 2nd 6 months i was in control of £10m+ departments

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

    • It helped me alot especially with examples for interviews in other jobs

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Postive amogst managment but some sales assistants were very negative

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Good organisation with well set out expectiations.

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

    • It did very much - in excess of a course month.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • Was offered a job as a manager and there is a good career prospect.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was only 2 of us so not great.

    2/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Lived with parents so more than enough

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

    • Fantastic!

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

    • Loads of tennis clubs and football teams.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Retail

North West

April 2012

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