48 Week Placement Student. Review

by Lidl

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • i enjoyed the structure of the placement and they gave you real opportunities for responsibility

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

    • I believe I was very fortunate in the teams I got to work in, although I respected my colleagues i am sure i would call them friends now.

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

    • when in contact with Head Office the support was fantastic, however i feel the regions could and should have done a little more, often felt a bit alone.

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

    • Very very busy, but in a good way. I would have hated a placement where allot wasn't expected from me. although Lidl expect allot, they give allot back.

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

    • If you work hard enough and pick the correct modules you could be running your own store.

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

    • The placement offered a tailored experience where you can pick which modules suit your academic needs.

    5/5

    The Company

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

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

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

    • From alcohol License to health and safety awards everything you could need.

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

    • Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Although it is quite hush hush, i hope to return to Lidl.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Five times a year a meet in London.

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

    • As Lidl try to accommodate you where ever you decided to work, so no different to normal.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Lidl is all over the country so could be brilliant depending on where you are placed.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • relative, many different social opportunities.

    3/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

June 2012

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