Commercial Manager Review

by Marks & Spencer

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed this placement

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

    • The collegues i got to work with were very supportive, always answering any questions I had and helping me get a full rounded experience of a full time commercial role in marks and spencers.

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

    • There was a really useful structured learning and development pack put together which enabled me to work alongside my supervisors to make sure i got the best out of the year.

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

    • Very busy, but this was a good thing as i was involved in many different aspects of what the store had o deliver on a daily basis and the best way to learn is by doing.

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

    • I was given a lot of repsonsibily, which is what i found great about this placement as i felt i was able to gain the managerial experience I wanted by being given this responsibilty.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • As said above I got a truly rounded year where I covered all aspects of business everything from people management to operations and finace.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmospher in the office was great, I felt part of the team and we had a good balance between serious meetings but also a lot of fun as is needed when you work with each other everyday.

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

    • The structure of the learning and devlopment booklet really helped me as I could track my progress using this and us eit as a structure to ask my commercial lead for help and support on teh particular topics and how i go about dveloping this skill.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • I wnet on numerous course through out my year! They were all briliantly designed and really enaging and always applied fully to role.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • 4/5

    The Culture

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

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

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

    • 4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • 3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

August 2015

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