Retail Management Industrial Placement Review

by John Lewis Partnership

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • This placement met all my expectations.

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

    • Everyone was easy to get a long with and were very appreciative. I felt as if they valued my opinion.

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

    • Management was always there to help. They demonstrated great leadership.

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

    • Day to day tasks varied daily. The longer I was there, the busier I became.

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

    • As I was trained and comfortable, I was given more and more responsibility.

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

    • I have developed skills that I will take with me to any opportunity in the future.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Fast paced, fun and friendly.

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

    • The placement was very organised.

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

    • The firm really made me feel as if they viewed me as an asset and invested in anything I needed. Training, materials, etc.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Working from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Hoping to have an opportunity.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was a great social scene. There was always a group going out after work at least a few times a week. We often did lunch together as well.

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

    • Cost of living was a bit high in London.

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

    • The nightlife was great. A restaurant, pub or club around every corner.

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

    • There were some. I did not really participate. There were sports teams and events that were organised by the company.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Retail, Sales

London

October 2013

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