Assistant Brand Manager [Waitrose] Review

by John Lewis Partnership

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Rating

2.9/5
  • The Role
    3.5
  • The Company
    2.7
  • The Culture
    2.1

    The Role

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

    • This course is excellent for those who are interested in the retail industry. If you have a passion for food you will REALLY enjoy it!

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • The business is a partnership - you feel welcomed straight away. Everyone is friendly, likes to have a chat and you feel that you are part of the organisation.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • I was given some support, but I did most of it myself, encouraged me to be proactive and intedpendant.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • It changes, both up and down. It is an office job, but if you're proactive you will have loads to do.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Once I had gained a few months of experience, I was extreemly competent at what I was doing - people relied on me to provide support.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • This course has helped me to develop skills which will help me throughout my career - it also gave me career direction.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • It's a busy office - but not too over the top. IT depends on the people and their personalities.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • There was a personnel changover when I started in 2010, this resulted in a lack of information given to me before placement, also I had no idea what my job would consist of. This year's intake has been significantly improved due to the recruitment of a placement co-ordinator.

    1/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • I went on an influencing course, but nothing else that specific.

    2/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Healthcare from home
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I'm a step ahead in the recruitment process for Branch Management and Head Office.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, my fellow placement students and I enjoyed social events together, football, "social evenings". There were several partyies, team days and after work activities to socialise in.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Quite expensive - just outside of London, good motorway access.

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Rubbish in Bracknell, but close to Reading, Wokingham and Windsor.

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Social, sporting, networking, loads!

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

July 2011

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