Kids wear design placement Review
at Matalan
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Fashion Design
Kirkby
Review Submitted: July 2022
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 Experience
4.8/5
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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.
Styling
Designing kids wear
Designing prints for the kidswear
Helping set up a pop up shop
Getting involved with meetings
Doing research of trends and competitors
Designing kids wear
Designing prints for the kidswear
Helping set up a pop up shop
Getting involved with meetings
Doing research of trends and competitors
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
It was interesting seeing it all into play and how each department worked with one another as well what each job included
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?
Yes I learnt how to use my skills from university in a better way and approach as well as more about the industry as well as some styling skills
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?
4/5
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?
The company was very modern and chic, The people in the company were friendly and my team was helpful and amazing to work with. The company even allowed other business to work by bringing in small food business to sell cakes and treats which in turn allowed the employees mini treats in were able to have fun in the work environment.
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 really enjoyed seeing what the company was like as well as how the fashion business ran it was very interesting
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
Give it a try, very fun environment to work and tons of new skills learnt. Great to see how a fashion business runs
