Intern Review

by Marks & Spencer

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed my internship. I was given hands on training and I really learned a lot.

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

    • I was received warmly during my first day. All the staff were friendly and accommodating.

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

    • My supervisors were always ready to answer question regarding the tasks assigned to me. They were always ready to help.

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

    • I was quite busy since I was given substantial responsibilities.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • For an intern, I was happy to be given a lot of responsibilities. I really felt i was part of the team.

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

    • Being given a lot of tasks, I can say that my internship really honed my skills and added to my confidence that I can do a decent job when I got out in the real world.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • It was relaxed. We were encouraged to have fun at work.

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

    • I was quite good. No hitches whatsoever.

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

    • I honestly felt that they invested a lot in my training and development.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Healthcare from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would be glad to be part of their team. Definitely!

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was! Our supervisors saw to it that we got along with each other.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • It was reasonably fair.

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

    • The area where I worked had a bustling Nightlife.

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

    • Yes I had many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

October 2013

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