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Eccomerce associate Review

at De Montfort University

Graduate Scheme

Business Operations, Sales

Leicester

Review Submitted: October 2025

Overall Rating

3.6 /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!

3.3/5 - Overview of the Role
4/5 - Experience & Company Culture
3/5 - Recommendations & Advice

Overview of the Role

Overall, how would you describe your experience at De Montfort University?
It’s was a great experience as I gained knowledge in a new field within my degree. The process was straightforward and the company I worked for was friendly and supportive if I had any needs. I enjoyed it lots and would recommend.
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
I learned to manage people’s furniture orders and the customer service side of replying to emails. Additionally designing website banners and uploading products items onto the website. I enjoyed creating the exciting banners onto their website as I got to see my work launched live for the world to see.
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
4/5
I felt very valued as a team member working for the manager of the company as I got to contribute my work supporting the team and playing a key role.
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
2/5
Didn’t get any benefits besides the knowledge of learning from the company.
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
3/5
It didn’t directly link to my degree however it was helpful in some aspects if I was to develop my own website.
How would you rate the extent to which you were developing new or existing skills through formal training and your day-to-day role?
4/5
I developed a vast amount of skills through learning from the company and this was important in doing the tasks.

Experience & Company Culture

How is the support you receive?
4/5
The support was good.
How is your work-life balance?
4/5
It was good I worked another job with the internship and some days were tiring than other however both jobs were very understanding.
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
4/5
Was a fun chatty but professional atmosphere and they was very understanding and welcoming towards myself joining the team for a short time.
How would you rate De Montfort University initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?
4/5
It is good.
How would you rate De Montfort University CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?
4/5
It’s good.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend De Montfort University to a friend?
Yes
Why?
They are very helpful and supportive with courses or events or job looking.
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
3/5
I wanted a experience that was closer to my degree and I didn’t get that however the experience was nice.
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to De Montfort University?
Be yourself and don’t fixate on grades.
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