Commercial Development and Implementation Assistant Review

by Boots

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    3.7
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    4.6

    The Role

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

    • I was placed with a manage who let me focus business areas of my interest.

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

    • Most of my colleagues have valued me.

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

    • Good support when available but managers can often be pre-occupied.

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

    • This really did vary, however more work or extra support was available if asked for.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • A great deal of autonomy was placed on myself and I was allowed to explore areas I was interested in.

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

    • This scheme has a brilliant focus on your skills development. Workshops and off site trips were run that weren't just focus on your Boots career but developing you as an individual. My manager was also focused on what skills I needed in my job and for my career.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • I was placed into a speciffic part of the company, however this office was always fun, helpful and most importantly friendly.

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

    • Would have been seamless however we were the first year intake. I am confident that this will have been improved for next years intake.

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

    • A lot was spent on developing you as an individual. Extensive training on all development areas was offered.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • This programme acts as a potential opportunity to achieve a place on their graduate scheme or general employment.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • We stuck together as a great group.

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

    • Lived in a nicer area of Nottingham (West Bridgford) which is highly advised!!! (some friends on our placement living in other areas had some trouble). Still many student areas and deals to live cheaply :)

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

    • Get to know some locals! they will show you the ropes!!! Nottingham is an amazing night out. Plenty of variety out in town!!!! (Go BarBar!)

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

    • I was able to get involved in many opportunities outside of work that helped me stand out and feel good about myself. These included charity opportunities, mentoring senior leaders on the digital world and sports clubs. My manager and Boots do tend to encourage this sort of behaviour.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Business Management, Logistics and Operations, Marketing, Pharmaceutical, Retail

East Midlands

August 2013

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