retail assistant Review

by Marks & Spencer

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Rating

4.8/5
  • About You
    5.0
  • The Company
    4.4
  • Everything Else
    5.0

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • It was a lot of fun experiencing the different roles I could take on!

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • Very valued - we were a team of ladies mostly and felt like one big happy family

    5/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • A lot... maybe too much! I had 18 hours of induction to learn about everything and by the end I knew all the ins and outs.

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

    • I have got not just legal experience but commercial experience too - I feel as though I have a colourful variety of skills, which is what employers want.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Very. Everything was perfectly precise - everyone had certain tasks to do at certain times and the induction programme was excellent. Very well organised.

    5/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • Brilliant - everyone was so polite and friendly and I got on with everyone straight away!

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

    • So much - as mentioned before, there was an 18 hour induction programme and I could tell that so much effort had gone into it

    5/5
  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?

    • I practically felt like a full time member, it was that realistic!

    5/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • Very much - I understood instantly what kind of culture and image I was a part of

    5/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • Very - it is important to have commercial skills and I have those

    2/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

    • I lived nearby!

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • On a daily basis

    5/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • Brilliant - I fit right in

    5/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • It's plastered all over the wall!

    5/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Absolutely - couldn't recommend it more

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

April 2014

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