Work experience Review
at Matalan
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Voluntary
Liverpool
Review Submitted: June 2024
Overall Rating
5 /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 Experience
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Company Culture
5/5
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Overall Experience
5/5
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Recommendations and Advice
Overview of Experience
Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
Assisting the teams trainee buyer with general admin duties like comp shops, sample management and marketing packs
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
The team I was on really helped me gain an insight into the different roles of a buyer and merchandiser, as well as the key values of Matalan
Please rate how insightful you found the insight
5/5
How would you rate the structure of the insight
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
Really helped me put my skills gained from university to use as I got to see first hand what the day to day duties of a buyer was and what to expect
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around personal or professional skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how the knowledge learned has helped you with regards to your career development
5/5
Company Culture
How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight
5/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
Everyone was so friendly and welcoming whilst I was part of the team and couldn’t help me enough! They provided me with amazing support and advice that has really helped me
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the networking opportunities?
5/5
Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?
5/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
I thoroughly enjoyed my work experience and would definitely recommend to a student
Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5
Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
I was not paid and had no expenses
Recommendations and Advice
Please rate the future employment prospects at Matalan
5/5
Would you recommend Matalan to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Matalan
Be confident and ask questions - everyone is there to help and support you
