M&S Work Experience Review

I applied for work experience at the end of 2016 for Marks & Spencer as it was my local supermarket and they informed me that the earliest opportunity for me was early 2017 due to the christmas period. on a day to day basis i was shown around the store, how to use a till and how to restock and order items in.

i have learnt how to work on the till and better interract with customers in the store. Behind the storefront scenes i was also shown how they pick and process items for delivery for customers as well as re-order stock into the store and how they scheck the stock too

i enjoyed the experience as it showed me the workings of a supermaket shop and i leanrnt and developed new and existing skills too. the community was really friendly and all the staff i worked with too (including my mum) was helpful and nice too during my experience.

i felt fairly valued by Marks and Spencer because they took me on and looked after me as i showed interest in their company. I was given the advice and help and experience in the store i wanted too and they ensured i had work and was kept busy and happy too.

fairly well organised. It could not be planned as well if staff were sick however other procedures and plans were put in place. One day i was working with a certain member of staff they were ill and i was asked what i would like to do instead so i worked on the customer service desk again as i enjoyed this.

from the employees i received work and information from i got quite a lot of help and support. Some staff members were really interested in me and asked me questions and wanted to know what sorts of things i wanted to learn and work on too.

From my employer i received a lot of information and help about my placement and also information about the company too. I was sent information on full-time and part-time jobs as well as thanks for showing an interest in their company too and chosing them for work experience.

i was not paid for my work experience which was expected. I did however receive a £10 store voucher which was really nice of the store/store manager. Looking at the job prospects and salary with them the pay seems reasonable and suitable for the jobs.

there were some opportunities mentioned in the staff room and discussions were ongoing for possible group meet-ups outside of the work in the local town as well as celebrating people's birthdays and i also noticed flyers for activities in the local community too.

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everyone was really friendly and helpful. the manager and supervisors were not strict and condecending, they showed an interest in me and seemed like they take good care of the staff. there are perks to the job and the salary for different jobs in the stores seem reasonable.

i would say to just go to your local store if you are looking for experience first before fully applying, plus you may be more likely to get a job in the store if you have shown interest and willingness to have a week or two unpaid experience first.