48 Week Placement Review

by Lidl

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed my placement, especially the time I spent with my District Manager.

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

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

    • Everyone was always very supportive.

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

    • There was never a day that was not filled of jobs that needed to be done in store. At first time management was a challenge for me, but with plenty of practice and support I was able to balance my workload more effectively.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • From day one you are given lots of responsibility. If you choose all three sales modules you have the opportunity to run your own store and expereince the role of a District Manager.

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

    • Throughout the placement you develop many managerial skills such as organisation, team building and leadership.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • At times the job was very difficult, so having a supportive and strong team was important for getting through the bad days.

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

    • The placement is very well organised from Head Office and now with the introduction of a Training Manager in every region I'm sure it will only continue to improve.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • With the company we completed a lot of training, including ganing an Alcohol License, HR trainng, as well as Health and Safety training.

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

    • National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • I have been offered a Deputy Store Manager job with the company, but I would of prefered a graduate position.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • We had four training sessions over the year where all students attended. I also attended every monthly District Manager meeting with other students from my region.

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

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

    • 3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • 3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Business Management, Customer Service, Logistics and Operations, Retail

North West

November 2012

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