P&C Trainee Review
at Primark
Placement (10 Months+)
Human Resources
Dublin
Review Submitted: April 2024
Overall Rating
4.9 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Support and Guidance
4.5/5
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Company Culture
5/5
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Overall Experience
5/5
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Future Career Prospects
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
I support Retail stores in Ireland with HR queries such as recruitment, leave requests and also support central functions colleagues.
I also work alongside my other Early Careers colleagues for internal communications about our programme.
I interact internally with P&C Business Partners, Talent Acquisition Specialists, Store managers and P&C managers. Externally I will communication with possible candidates for management vacancies.
I have recently worked on a project in which I presented to our Leadership Team including our CEO
I also work alongside my other Early Careers colleagues for internal communications about our programme.
I interact internally with P&C Business Partners, Talent Acquisition Specialists, Store managers and P&C managers. Externally I will communication with possible candidates for management vacancies.
I have recently worked on a project in which I presented to our Leadership Team including our CEO
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Yes - responsible for recruitment tasks from start to finish, reporting leavers, presenting to internal stakeholders.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
- Developed my communication and presentation skills
- Developed my confidence
- Developed my problem solving skills
- Developed my confidence
- Developed my problem solving skills
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
5/5
Support and Guidance
How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
So much support from the Early Careers Team - check in sessions every 3 months, buddy system with a member from my team.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
5/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
5/5
Company Culture
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
Amazing culture - so welcoming & open, can easily approach anyone with a questions and someone will be there to support you.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
4/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
4/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
5/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
Thoroughly enjoyed - I have been given so many meaningful opportunities to develop myself and create connections to support my career in the future.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5
Future Career Prospects
Please rate the future employment prospects at Primark
5/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Primark to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Primark
Be yourself, the company is not necessarily looking for people who tick boxes, but those who will bring new ideas and are open to learning
