Commercial Assistant (Projects) [John Lewis] Review

by John Lewis Partnership

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    2.5

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed my placement and had such a valuable experience

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

    • I felt that my colleagues listened to my points of view and ideas and took them on board

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

    • I was given lots of guidance and support from my line manager but it is difficult when they also have their day job to do

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

    • I was extremely busy when I first started, but as I learned more of the job role I was able to balance my time

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

    • I felt I was given lots of responsibilities whilst on placement, I was given my own projects to take on and even amended spreadsheets that have been in use for a number of years.

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

    • I believe that the skills I have learnt will really help me in the future, I have learnt how to use accounting software and really improved my Microsoft Excel Skills

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • My office was very balanced, there was always time for a joke and a laugh, but at the same time you could have quiet time and put your head down

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

    • My placement was planned out from beginning to end, so I was able to see what was expected of me and by what time

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

    • I had regular training and development days, and in terms of the partnership you can go on any course you like so you really have an unlimited resource in terms of training and development

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

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

    • The unfortunate thing about JohnLewis is you are not guaranteed a Graduate position, which is hard as you and the partnership have invested so much time an effort, although I am staying on with the partnership part time whilst I finish my last year of Uni

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • As I was a corporate placement student there was no real contact with the rest of the placement students as I was based in London and all the others in Bracknell, but we got to catch up on development days.

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

    • London so very expensive... I lived at home so that was definately a benefit

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • It's London so night life is always good..... but expensive

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

    • Not that many activities outside of work, but I know they have lots of clubs that you can join.

    2/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

July 2012

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