Merchandise admin assistant/buying admin assistant Review

by ASOS

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.9
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    4.4

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • I couldn't have asked for a better placement. I had regular reviews where I was set targets and given more responsibility. I had clear objectives and enjoyed every bit of it.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • Everyone was so welcoming and nice. I was made to feel not only apart of my team but apart of the company.

    5/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • Regular reviews and weekly catch ups. It was nice to be valued as an employee and not and intern and the thought of my manager taking time out of there busy schedules to give me reviews, guidance and advice was very rewarding.

    5/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • There was never a full day and there was always work to be done. At times I felt slightly overwhelmed with the work load but it was for me to then prioritise with my managers. I cant complain.

    5/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • I was given ample responsibility which I loved, it's satisfying to know you are an important member within the team

    5/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • The best bit of my degree was doing this one year placement. It taught me so much about the industry

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • The office is a nice relaxed environment. We was a bit tight on space for a while and were sharing desks but this was soon to be resolved as the office was expanding

    4/5

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

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

    4/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    National Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    4/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • I am currently temping and will hopefully get a job on graduation *fingers crossed*

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    5/5

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

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

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

    5/5

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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Retail

London

November 2012


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