Human Resource Manager Review

by Marks & Spencer

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.6
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

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

    • Kept busy, with a variety of jobs

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

    • Extremely. Within a few weeks, you can become part of the team

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

    • Excellent support from line managers

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

    • Sometimes it was too busy, e.g. peak...but that's retail! Balance was right with the ethics of work hard play harder

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • 100% trust given to my straight away, you need to create your own reputation and then your responsibility increases.

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

    • much more focussed

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Fun daily, and throughout my entire placement....when appropriate!

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

    • Very well structured and organised. Probable the best in the business. Scheme was fantastic

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

    • financially, I think I had more spent on me on training...than on my salary...which is fantastic! Lots of time and effort from management invested also

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    National Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

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

    • Currently going through a re-structure, so it's exciting times for new people. However, it's a big transition for the current staff. I would strongly recommend applying within 1 years time when everything is 'settled.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Not many other placement people near me geographically, but lots of graduates who were loads of fun

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Was tough, as I had to re-locate and my rent was more than I wanted to pay!

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • One word...NEWCASTLE! Quite tough to sample it when you work 40 hours a week though.

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

    • Lots going on in store with management colleagues. Outside of work...it is what you make of it.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Human Resources

East of England

August 2008

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