Placement Review at John Lewis

The Role

Role Description

Learning skills of section manager by shadowing department and section managers and taking control of the shop floor. Ensuring smooth running of shop floor - making sure customer service being upheld to high standard

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Real valuable experience into the retail world - varied and challenging placement

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Made to feel very welcome by all teams I worked with, meaning there were lots of people to say goodbye to!

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Shadowing various managers so could constantly ask about role, ask questions and really get proper insight into a manager's role.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Some days were slow, and some were frantic but that is the nature of retail. Never felt I had too much or too little to do.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Felt more or less acting as an additional manager on the shop floor - sometimes be left to run the whole department!

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Really useful management skills and leadership skills as well as insight into my strengths and weaknesses allowing me to develop further.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Everyone was brilliant, happy and relaxed and it was thoroughly enjoyable working there, even when really quiet or really busy.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I was given a broad overview of the store/ company, meaning when I took on my role as manager I had a very good understanding of how everything worked, allowing me to step into management shoes.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

On the job training but a lot of people dedicated their time to helping me - making sure I knew what to do etc, and I received basic Systems training.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

• Subsidised Canteen
• Company Parties/Events
• Travel loan

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Fantastic company to work for. Being in the Partnership makes you feel as if you belong to a family and everyone supports each other and wants you to do well.

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Little bit cliquey at times but understandable as everyone working together for long time and I was only there 6 weeks, but effort made to include in external events and loved fact departments ate together on breaks instead of everyone going off by selves

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

★★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 4/10

If you go to student places it isn't too bad, but the main city is relatively expensive.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Loads organised by the store and in each department

Review 12/20 for John Lewis

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