Buyer's Administion Assistant Review

by ASOS

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • Overall I really enjoyed it despiet having some difficult and less enjoyable times

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • More towards the end of the experience I felt like I had really bonded with my team and communication was good.

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

    • I felt really supported when I spoke up about issues that I had and when I when I needed help.

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

    • There was never a 'quiet' day, but this is to be expected in a growing fashion business

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

    • I felt as though I had my own responsibilities but not overburdened.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • It was an invalueable experience personally and professionally

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • generally buzzing and busy

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

    • Really structured and supportive. with clear goals to work to with focus on development for the business as well as for yourself

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

    • I felt that my team could have been more supportive but the placement team were really supportive

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

    • Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • very appealing and they are keen for us to stay in touch

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • We were like a little family. It was nice to have other people in the same situation to get each other through the difficult times and to celebrate the good times.

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

    • Typically London!

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

    • It was ok but I didnt tend to want a night out in Camden after spending all week there.

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

    • 4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

September 2012

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