Buyer placement [Waitrose] Review

by John Lewis Partnership

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Rating

3.1/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    1.8

    The Role

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

    • My placement exceeded all my expectations. I was given real responsibility and full accountability for delivering results.

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

    • From the very beginning I was made to feel like part of the team and over the year have become an integral part of it.

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

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

    • Once I started to pick things up, my work load continued to grow so I have been incredibly busy throughout the year with little time to spare for University coursework. I have also been able to travel alot, either abroad or within the UK so I have spent alot of time on the road driving to suppliers, factories or events.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • A good amount had some independent work to do

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

    • Dont think it will help that much in my particular degree

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Great characters within the team, making every day enjoyable.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • There was a lack of structure and organisation to my year, but I worked with my manager to put this in place for my own benefit.

    2/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Four development days throughout the year were on offer, however I felt they were repetitive of modules studied at University

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Successful placement students are asked to apply to the scheme, however this is directed towards branches. Very linited scope for re-joining head office.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Just me!

    2/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Expensive!

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • not too great there are a few good places

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • A few charity events and sports activities

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Retail

South East

August 2011

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