48 Week Placement Review

by Lidl

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Rating

4.5/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.7
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • I think I had a lot of ups and downs but the support is always available when you feel that you are struggling

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

    • Every employee is different and by most I felt really valued and they treat you as part of their close team. There is always the odd person who you find it difficult to get along with.

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

    • I felt I could have asked any question no matter how silly it sounded. When problems arose there was always somebody to go to for help, support and advice.

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

    • It varies from day to day. Some days you can be rushed off your feet and the job can seem overwhelming however other days you are able to work really efficiently as you have more staff available.

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

    • I was built up from store assistant level to store manager level over a period of time. This meant that I was able to build up the responsibility to the point where I could run a store and manage all cash and ordering procedures for the 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?

    • I have developed skills that I am really grateful for and will really help with my employability for the future.

    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?

    • The placement is so well structured that you always know what events and meetings that are coming up so that you can better plan your weeks ahead.

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

    • So much time gets invested in you by the management training you to make sure that you are 100% confident in the task in hand.

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

    • Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would really like to go back and work for Lidl when I finish at university. There are so many different schemes that you can apply to and this placement really allows you to get a head start.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • I would have liked to have seen more of the placement students but when we did meet up, we all got on so well that it made it an event to really look forward to.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • I moved to my region for my job and was fortunate that my friend was moving there too. We were able to find somewhere together and it was relatively inexpensive.

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

    • We lived close to Bristol so we could catch the train in and get a lift or a taxi home which was really fortunate because Bristol is a really good night out.

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

    • I met up with some of my staff outside of work but it really depends of your store and the relationships that you build with people.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South West

July 2012

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