Commercial Management Review

by Marks & Spencer

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • It was enjoyable however stressfull at certain times. This however was a good learning opportunity

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

    • I had very supportive colleagues who made me feel comfortable and valued.

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

    • My line manager was very helpfull and had her training was structured and beneficial.

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

    • My days were very busy, there was always something to do. Sometimes there was not enough time to do everything.

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

    • I had several departments to look after and many responsibilities.

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

    • Everything i learnt with M&S will help me and benefit me at university and throughout my career.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Busy, rushed, there was humour and conversations however most of the time managers were busy doing their own tasks and so conversations were at a minimum level.

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

    • I felt cared for as there were packs put together for myself and my colleagues, there were several courses available for us to go on and we had a special internal website that was used as a guide for our learning.

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

    • The company trained me and made me into a successfull manager. They also offered me a job at the end of my degree.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Healthcare from home
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I have been given an unconditional job offer.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • I had fellow graduate trainees in my store and we helped each other out often.

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

    • As i am used to living in Edinburgh i only incurred an extra cost in traveling, which was not too bad.

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

    • Good bars and clubs, something for everyone.

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

    • I did not get involved in activities outside of my work however i did participate in new store openings, events and other activities within the business.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Business Management

Yorkshire and Humberside

September 2009

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