Assistant Project Manager EPoS Development [Waitrose] Review

by John Lewis Partnership

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    2.3

    The Role

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

    • Every day was different - got to travel the country in a Company Car!

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

    • Everyone had an interest in me and what I wanted to do.

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

    • The whole year was about me - they made sure that everything I was doing in work was relavent for my development.

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

    • I always had something to do, whether it was in the office or in a store. I met with suppliers a lot too.

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

    • They treated me like one of the team - They trusted me with quite big pieces of work and fairly big budgets.

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

    • Haven't started my final year yet, but I know that this year will help me so much in the future!

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone was always in a good mood which helps!

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

    • There hadn't been many placement students before me but it was all very well organised.

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

    • I went on many courses and personal development programmes and had regular catch up with my managers and placement sponsors to make sure everything was going well.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

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

    • Very appealing - my whole degree and plan has been based around working within Waitrose.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was 9 of us and I was the only guy so shopping was the main social thing to do which I did not attend!

    2/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Drinks were ok - there was a couple of Wetherspoons near by. Rent and Bills were £350/month.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Bracknell isn't exactly a happening town - but reading is a good night out.

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

    • Yes lots - and they subsidise pretty much everything!

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Retail

Wales

January 2008

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