Commercial Management Trainee Review
by Marks & Spencer
This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.
Rating
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The Role
4.9
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The Company
4.9
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The Culture
4.4
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
I was made to feel part of the team from day one and made some really great friends with the people that I worked with.
My line manager was brilliant, giving me guidance and support where I needed it and if he couldn't help he would point me in the direction of someone who could.
I was given real responsibility from day one, and often carried out the Duty Manager role, where I was the most senior member of management in the store.
The placement wasn't really related to my studies or my future career ambitions, but I did develop some very valuable leadership, organisational and communication skills that I will use in my degree studies and in the future.
The Company
The team I worked with were great, being professional when work needed to be done but equally fun when the atmosphere needed lifting.
At some points it felt like no one knew what I should be doing, or what attachment I should be completing next, but apart from that it was very well structured and organised.
I was regularly required to attend courses in order to develop my skills.
Subsidised Canteen
Sports and Social Club
Company Parties/Events
Staff Sales/Staff Shop
I was offered a job once finishing University but I have decided not to take this as I want to pursue a career in Finance.
The Culture
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
Business Management
Scotland
November 2009
