Trainee HR Manager Review

by Marks & Spencer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • I enjoyed my placement very much so, each day brought a differentchallenge.

    4/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • I felt valued by the majority of my colleagues, but it is difficult when you are a student with no previous experience.

    4/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • I was given huge amounts of support by my direct line manager.

    5/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • #I was always busy, never a dull moment.

    4/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • I was given a large amout of responsibility right from the start of my placement.

    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 skills i developed were hugely beneficial, i grew as a person and developed better communication skills needed for my final year.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • I wasnt really based in an office, but the general atmosphere was plesant.

    4/5

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

    4/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • I am returning as a graduate, so my trainintg has not stopped.

    4/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Healthcare from home

    4/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • I am returning as a graduate.

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • It was difficult as we were all spread across the country.

    3/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • I still lived at home with my parents so it was fine.

    4/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • Little nightlife in London Colney, however nearby st albans was lively.

    3/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • A few, not many.

    3/5

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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Human Resources

International

June 2008


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