Commercial Management Trainee 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
4.8
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The Company
5.0
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The Culture
4.0
- 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
The job was a very satisfying but challenging task. You have to be prepared to work hard and expect long hours, however the rewards are worth it.
The Company
I felt like one of the Senior Management Team from day one.
The structure is excellent. You are given a full program and feel highly valued and structured in what you need to achieve.
The external training courses i recieved over the year were excellent. There is about 10-15 in total, many overnight where you get to meet other Placement students, Graduates and Managers from around the country and they give u life skills aswell as excellent management development.
Subsidised Canteen
Sports and Social Club
Subsidised/Company Gym
National Travel
Financial Bonus
Company Parties/Events
Staff Sales/Staff Shop
Above 25 days holiday
I have been offered an un-conditional Graduate job with the company based upon my Placement year with them.
The Culture
Yes. As previously mentioned, courses are an excellent way to meet others in similar positions to you, overnight stays are excellent as you can go out for a meal and a 'few' drinks and really get to know each other and share experiences.
Sheffield is a pretty cheap place to live.
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
Business Management, Financial Management, Human Resources, Market Research, Marketing, Recruitment, Retail, Sales
Yorkshire and Humberside
September 2010
