Buyers Admin Assistant Review

by ASOS

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • I loved it, it really showed me that buying is exactly right for me.

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

    • I spend to much time with them in the office that my closest colleagues felt like sisters. Really great team and work ethic!

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

    • Whenever i needed help i felt valued and listened to. We had weekly monday meeting reviewing daily tasks and what was priority and needed to be done certain days, that really helped me learn the job.

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

    • Very very busy alot of the time, but this was to be expected, and everyone worked together so that no one would stay alone.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Very much for being just an intern. I would say i was more like a Buyers Assistant and got to work solely with some suppliers and tasks like the critical path.

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

    • Everything gets alot more cleared out after you have experienced a job. I have learned much more than i ever thought possible especially regarding problem solving and time management

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • I think everyone works very very hard, and you see a lot of passionate people.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Very well organised with introductions and courses throughout the year, much better than i have heard some other course friends have had it on their internships

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

    • Alot, they gae you full access to their way and trained you in all relevant systems and programs. They treated you like an employee and i feel very motivated to go back.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I think there i a big chance, they have already asked if we are wanting to come back at some point and sound like they are going to offer positions to us first before letting anyone else apply for it.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes many of them are very close friends

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

    • Alright, i mean London is always expensive, but was cheaper at the nearest pub for asos employees which was appreciated.

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

    • Quite a young scene except a few pubs

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Not so many, but i think as soon as you become permanent there are more

    2/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Fashion Design, Manufacturing, Product Design, Purchasing and Supply, Retail

London

September 2014

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