Trainee Commercial Manager (12 months) Review
by Marks & Spencer
This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.
Rating
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The Role
4.4
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The Company
4.6
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The Culture
3.9
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
Your constantly learning new things, technical and key personal skills which is very enjoyable. Sometimes the long hours can take their toll but overall everyday is different which i loved!!
The team i work with are amazing, they are really supportive of your learning and generally appreciate you for your part in the team!I'm treated like any other manager as we're involved in most management decisions
The team i work with are so experienced and i have learnt so much from them. They involve us in everything and are always willing to answer questions we have and never laugh at the stupid ones... well occasionally. Their experience helped me learn and develop to the best of my ability.
If your not busy, there's something wrong! There's always something to do and your days are never the same.
As soon as i started i was responsible for a department, it was nerve racking and concentrated on my key skills like stock management. My department was a bestselling department at Christmas. Currently i'm covering for a menswear manager, and am responsible for the team and how well menswear is doing, i love the challenge and am learning so much so quickly!
The management skills i'm learning are transferable and the training marks and spencers provides is amazing.
The Company
Full of banter most of the time! but at peak times you can feel the pressure! I worked with lots of graduates and was really fun!
Really well organised. Marks and spencers gave us a corporate induction where we met Stuart Rose! and as soon as we arrived in store we were given a plan for our next 12 months and a training program. Marks and Spencers has lots of graduates and placement students each year.
They invest lots of time and money into giving you the best training availiable.
Subsidised Canteen
Company Parties/Events
Staff Sales/Staff Shop
Healthcare/Dental
There are so many oppurtunities within M&S and i hope to return when i finish uni. They provide 2 months additional training to recap what you learnt. There are so many different roles availiable to you
The Culture
Yes, when we weren't so tired from the long hours! The girls i began my placement with are friends for life.
Kingston is a quite affluent area but so easy to commute to that its about average. The salary is quite good compared to other placements.
was good, oceana just around the corner! and lots of bars!
not many, its what you make of it, but it varies within different stores
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
Retail
International
March 2008
