Merchanise Review

by John Lewis Partnership

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Rating

2.6/5
  • The Role
    2.4
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    1.3

    The Role

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

    • Throughly learnt about the organisation and what they they stand for and how they market themselves to the general public

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I was included in all of the team meetings and conference calls within my team.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • I was told what to do, however had to find out how to do it myself, but this gave me a good chance to learn.

    2/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • It varied dependant on the day, Fridays were very quiet.

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

    • I managed my own time and tasks.

    2/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • What I learnt on this placement I would have never gained from just studying my degree alone

    1/5

    The Company

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

    • There was a good atmosphere with lots of laughter, it was a very loving and helpful environment to work in.

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

    • It could have been better, but nevertheless I did learn lots when I was there. There was also time for training which was beneficial to me.

    2/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Yes, during my year there I had around 7 trainings in areas which I wanted.

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

    • Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Working from home

    Healthcare from home
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very appealing, I managed to get a full time offer once my studies have finished.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, there were work drinks every Friday!

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • I lived at home, however the drinks and cost of socialising did become expensive

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Not too sure, just stayed for drinks then made my way home.

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • None that had formally been planned - you had to organise these yourself.

    1/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

November 2012

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