Menswear Design Assistant Review

by Tesco plc

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Rating

2.7/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    1.9
  • The Culture
    1.5

    The Role

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

    • It was very hard work but rewarding.

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

    • Although many designers were freelance, I felt I was always useful.

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

    • I had jobs to do everyday.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Very.

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

    • A fair amount - as much as you wanted really.

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

    • The experience was invaluable.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • I got to know a lot of people but it was a very office-based environment.

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

    • It was fairly informal - more like a regular job.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Not much but the placement is run by the manager rather than the company.

    2/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Company Parties/Events
    1/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • There were only freelance opportunities in the design department other than the placement.

    1/5

    The Culture

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

    • Good amongst colleagues but there were no other placement students.

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

    • Not bad, out of London but the London prices are high.

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

    • Non-existent.

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • No

    1/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Fashion Design

Scotland

September 2009

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