Assistant Manager Review

by Moto

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Rating

4.5/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.9
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • This placement involved a variety of roles and responsibilities which made the job exciting and different. On a daily basis new challenges would occur, so you were always on your toes!

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

    • Everyone that I met, both on the site I was allocated and Head Office staff, were very supportive and friendly.

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

    • I felt comfortable to talk to both my Line Manager and General Manager about any worries. They would both deliver 100% support and guidance on any topic.

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

    • The job is demanding as being at a motoway service station there is always something to do, whether it would be serving customers, doing orders etc. Time would fly by on a daily basis so you will never be looking at the clock waiting to go home!

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

    • I feel that I was trusted by both my Line Manager and General Manager to complete tasks. I would be responsibile for many different tasks for both the department I was allocated and the site.

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

    • This placement allowed me to put my theory into practice and gain skills that I never knew I had, as I received a variety of training relating to management and on site duties. It gave me an eye opening of the working world and allowed me to gain vital experience for future employment and career decisions.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Every department sat near each other, so we all chatted whilst worked and made the moments fun.

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

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

    • I received a lot of support and training throughout my year.

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

    • Company Car

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

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

    • 5/5

    The Culture

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

    • It was hard to socialise outside of work with other placement students as we are all based at different sites, however having welcome days, courses and end of year farewell was great as we all shared our own experiences when we met.

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

    • I managed to find a B&B with a fixed monthly price and commuted back to my home town on my days off. This was cheaper than rented a room.

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

    • There were regular nights out for the managers on site which allowed everyone to socialise outside of work and it involved going to different locations each time.

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

    • There is a variety of towns, villages near by to access shops, gyms etc. however depending on where you live it may be a little drive!

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Business Management, Customer Service, Human Resources, Logistics and Operations, Marketing, Recruitment, Retail

South East

November 2013

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