Placement Student Review
by Lidl
This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.
Rating
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The Role
4.8
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The Company
4.5
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The Culture
4.4
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
No doubt one of the best experiences of my life so far!! Doing a placement at Lidl was extremely rewarding and insightful.
Managers and colleagues were always supportive and championed me throughout the scheme. In every module I completed, my opinions always felt like they mattered and contributed to the situation.
The guidance throughout my placement was fantastic. I loved the structured yet flexible training plan, I always knew who was there to support me.
Very! The nature of efficient retail is that you are always busy no matter what department you enter. It was a challenge but I loved every minute.
A lot!!! Accountability and responsibility play an important role in your placement. I was trusted to self-manage projects, train fellow staff members, present to senior management and be in charge of the daily working of a Lidl store.
I definitely learnt through doing a placement that there are so many productive hours in the day!! I believe working in a hard-working environment aided me in my work ethic in my final year of studies!
The Company
Always hard working. Efficient working was key something that lies in the culture of the company. All departments vary but I felt comfortable in all.
A training plan and guided folder was available, as well as weekly updates with our manager at Head office. Overall extremely well planned and executed placement.
I was able to develop skills that I felt needed improving. I was able to book onto relevant training workshops throughout my placement.
Flexi Time
Company Car
National Travel
Company Parties/Events
Staff Sales/Staff Shop
Above 25 days holiday
I have secured a role on Lidl's International Management scheme, and very excited for my future ahead with the company.
The Culture
Yes, all placement students got on extremely well, we had regular meet ups organised by Lidl where we could share our experiences.
Relatively cheap.
Was great, I lived in a city so had everything around me
Yes plenty!
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
Business Management
Wales
November 2017
