Placement Year Review at Lidl

The Role

Role Description

This 48-week programme is designed for undergraduates ideally studying a
Business or Retail Management degree. It offers you the opportunity to gain valuable
experience and knowledge, spread over Sales, Logistics, and Property.

1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

There is always something to do!

6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

• Company Parties/Events
• Above 25 days holiday

11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Very good graduate opportunites in a variety of different areas. Times 100 Graduate Employer!

Other Information

12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Once we all finally met up together, we were in regular contact with each other, to support and guide each other.

13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Worked within my local store. When in head office or away from home, hotels and food allowance provided.

14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Worked in my local area.

15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

Will depend on your store, at head office there are regular sport activities.

Review 11/24 for Lidl

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