Assistant buyer Review

by George

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    2.6

    The Role

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

    • I thoroughly enjoyed my work placement, George are lovely welcoming company to work for.

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

    • I felt extremely valued by my colleagues and everyone was very friendly and happy to help at all times.

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

    • The support from superiors and managers is invaluable.

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

    • Most days were extremely busy, some days busier than others , but there was never any time to get bored!

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

    • You get given lots of responsibility which makes you feel like a valued member 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?

    • The training I received at George was more specific for the job, however they offered lots of training courses to do with life skills such as communication, people management etc , which would be helpful in every day life.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone was really enthusiastic and friendly , always went for lunch together etc.

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

    • The placement was organised well although I did move to a busier department halfway through the year, this benefitted me in a huge way.

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

    • There are loads of courses available to further your own knowledge of the industry and how diffrerent aspects of the industry work. E.g process and freight courses, costing etc.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I was fortunate to be offered a job with the company.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • I didn't see them very often as we were spread around the building, however there was a good social scene among other colleagues as most of the assistants were of similar to age.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • It is based near leicester , I lived at home but the cost of living is pretty average as to what it would be elsewhere in the east midlands....a lot cheaper than London.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • I didn't live there , but leicester is a good night out as there are lots of students in the city.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Im not sure about this one , I know there was a netball club and maybe some other stuff.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Fashion Design

West Midlands

November 2013

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