Trainee Buyer Review
at Primark
Placement (10 Months+)
Purchasing and Supply, Project Management, Fashion Design
Dublin
Review Submitted: March 2023
Overall Rating
4.7 /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
4.8/5
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Skills Development
4.5/5
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Support and Guidance
4.8/5
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Company Culture
5/5
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Overall Experience
4/5
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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.
Mondays are largely taken up by trade prep and trade, where we review our weekly sales and look to improve if necessary. After this, it is largely focusing on critical paths, talking to suppliers to ensure that everything is running smoothly for goods to hand over. When sign off is looming, it is my job to support the assistant buyers with their ideas for products as well as offering my opinion on designs.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Absolutely. Initially, no as i was still learning the ropes and trying to understand this new industry i was in, however as time as went by i am now the main trainee on my section. It is a huge challenge but my development will thank me for it!
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?
Yes! I have learnt all the language used in the buying industry, how to efficently use excel and how to raise and ammend orders. i have developed my interpersonal skills as i talk to a wide aray of people on a daily basis, and it is important to know how to get the best out of everyone.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
4/5
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?
The support i received from the Early Careers team has been unmatched. They are there to help any time of the day! Sometimes due to the busy nature of the role, it can feel difficult to approach your team with issues, but always do - everyone in the business has time for one another - just remember speak up.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
4/5
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?
Extremely positive. Laughing is more than encouraged, it is a great office to be in. I've never experienced the monday dread as it is a fun place to work.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
5/5
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?
I've loved it. There has been days where it has been really difficult and stressful, but there is no job that goes without these things, the team and wider company make it worth it.
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
4/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Primark to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Primark
Be yourself in all interviews; know what you are applying for and really learn about the company. Primark love people to know the good they do and what initiatives they are working on. Understand where you might fit into the company and what you could bring to the role. You are fresh eyes with new ideas - highlight that!
