Management Placement Review

by Lidl

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.7
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • I thoroughly enjoyed my work placement with Lidl. I learnt so much within a short space of time and was given responsibility quite quickly throughout the year

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

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

    • As I asked so many questions and was pushy to learn new things constantly I showed I was willing to work therefore was given plenty of support and encouragement by management within the Bridgend region.

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

    • Within store it's non-stop. Time goes very quickly, you're never bored as there's always things to be doing

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

    • I was given a lot of responisbility throughout this placement year. I faced many challenges along the way but enjoy a challenge and worked through each as they year went on

    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 definitely wouldn't change this placement for anything and am so glad I chose to do a placement year. The experience with the company has been invaluable and I would recommend a placement year with Lidl to anybody. The skills you learn and develop will be with you for life especially if your career lies within retail as mine hopefully does.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • I have worked with a number of different people/teams over this placement year. However if you have the right attitude, are willing to learn then you will get along fine with everybody.

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

    • My year was well structured. I followed the general outline for the year however adapted it as and when to suit the direction I myself was going in.

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

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

    • National Travel

    Healthcare/Dental
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Hopefully I have secured a job with Lidl once I have graduated. Bridgend will determine what exactly I'll be doing next however I aspire to become a District Manager therefore would like to become a Trainee District Manager.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • As we were located at different locations within the UK we didn't really get chance to socialise as placement students. Whilst in Head Office however I socialised with two others due to being there at the same time. Towards the end of the placement we had a presentation/fun day where I met with all the other placement students which was interesting to find out what they had been up to over the year.

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

    • Lidl will generally locate you wherever you choose. I chose to stay at home therefore was able to save a lot throughout the year.

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

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

    • 4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Northern Ireland

July 2009

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