Commercial Operations Placement Student Review

by John Lewis Partnership

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed coming into work everyday. Everybody was really helpful and supportive.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I was made to feel welcome and part of the team from the very beginning.

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

    • My mentor was absolutely fantastic in providing me with support and guidance during my time on placement. I could talk to my mentor about absolutely everything, and the advice given was absolutely priceless.

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

    • I felt that I did not have a lot of tasks to satisfy a full working day. And on a few occasions I felt I could have engaged in more, however I was given high profile projects which really enabled me to develop further.

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

    • Initially as you would expect I was given a lot of administrative tasks to do, however as I became competent in my role, I was given high profile projects which have me some accountablility. Most importantly it is the ability to seek opportunity which is emphasised here rather than projects being given on a plate to you. So the responsibility is dependant on the individual.

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

    • The skills I have aquired and developed may not necessarily impact on my degree course, afrter graduation howeverm, I have literally learnt skills for life.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The general atmosphere was really good in the office. Everyone was always really happy and smily and always willing to conversate. Working isn't just about the job itself, but rather the people around you. The positive atmosphere allowed me to settle in really quickly which gave me the confidence to do the job.

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

    • The placement was a bit unorganised and there did seem to be little structure, but being spontaneous can be a good thing

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • There were several training and development days throughout the year, with the other placement students which were extremely beneficial.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

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

    • In terms of the graduate scheme for me, not very appealing as I would like to go into something different which they do not offer

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • It was okay could have been better.

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

    • Cost of living I would say was reasonable, but at times could be quite expensive

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

    • Not the best.

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

    • There were loads of opportunities for those students who took the initiative and went looking.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South West

May 2013

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