Brand Development and Product Innovation Review

by John Lewis Partnership

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Rating

4.6/5
  • The Role
    5.0
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • It was a great placement

    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)?

    • My manager was fantastic. There are so many opportunities with Waitrose to develop and she made sure I used these as best I could. We had regular meetings.

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

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

    • I felt I had as much responsibility as I could in my department.

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

    • One of the things I learnt about mostly was myself. I was offered so many development opportunities I did corses and my manager worked hard to make sure I was learning about myself and how I like to work and what I do best.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • I did so many things this year! There were constant things going on working in an innovation team I had so many exciting trips and projects

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

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

    • I felt I was treated like a "partner" (a Waitrose employee) and as much was invested in me as in any other partner. I was given endless opportunities and benefits

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

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

    • I would really like a future career with Waitrose. I will be applying for the graduate scheme

    4/5

    The Culture

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

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

    • 5/5
  • 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?

    • The Waitrose benefits are fantastic and there are beautiful hotels that Waitrose own which you can visit aswell as a boat which we have used lots of!

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

May 2013

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