48 Week Placement Student Review

by Lidl

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • I couldn't have asked for a better placement!

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

    • I always felt valued by my colleagues, due to the amount of time they invested in me during my training.

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

    • There was always someone who I could speak to if I had a problem.

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

    • I was never bored because I was always busy doing different tasks! The placement is for those seeking a challenge and a variety in job roles throughout the 48 weeks!

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

    • I was given a lot of responsibility - by the end of my placement I was running a Lidl store!

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • This placement will really help me in my final year of studies because of all the different experiences I have gained. I have learnt and improved skills which I can adapt to different job roles in the future.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • There was never a dull moment during my placement! I always worked with talented and interesting people who worked hard and invested a lot of time with me and the other placement students.

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

    • Very organised.

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

    • They invested a lot in me! I was given the opportunity to take part in many different projects and work in different departments (stores, warehouse, admin, property, head office!). They really valued me as part of their business.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • Future employment prospects with Lidl do appeal to me. If I was to be offered a job after university I would jump at the chance because it was a great company to work for for 48 weeks.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Throughout the 48 weeks, we all met up about 4/5 times for training days and various events. We all got on really well and enjoyed sharing our experiences to one another!

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

    • Working in London was always going to be expensive. However, with the amazing experience I had, it was one which I would never change.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Always something to do or somewhere to go in London!

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

    • 5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

May 2013

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