Undergraduate Placement Programme Review

by Lidl

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Rating

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

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • The fact that an Undergraduate can be exposed to that diversity of a Pan-European company like Lidl, was a source of constant gratification during the placement.

    4/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • As with any placement, there is always an initial notion that you are just another work experience student. That said, as I grew in experience, knowledge and skills, I found that I became a source of information in certain circumstances. The fact that I was based in all areas of the business meant that I could provide up-to-date information on different departments.

    4/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • The placement was in its first year within Scotland and the initial guidance could have been better. The beginning of my placement was slightly unorganised although as my role became clearer, so the placement went smoother.

    4/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • When you begin in any new role your lack of experience and skills can lead to extra hours being required. These extra hours are however essential in teaching Time Management, improving leadership/delegation and communications skills.

    4/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • Exposure to Head Office functions was for me, a complete eye opener into the wider business world. Lidl reward hard work and initiative with increased responsibility, and the old phrase "You get out what you put in" has proved correct over the last 11 months.

    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 Lidl Placement has provided the biggest step between my education and full time employability. I have a CV with a highly regarded Pan-European retailer, on the ‘Times Top 100 Graduate Employers’, and featuring a highly sought after placement.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • The general atmosphere was positive and I was supported fully by colleagues in all work related matters. I would have enjoyed more time out with the office to get to know colleagues on a more personable level.

    4/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • Initially the placement could have been better organised in regards to communication between different departments. However the overall setup in regards to departments you are exposed to, your role within the business, and the responsibility placed upon yourself, makes for an incredible 11 months.

    4/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • On the job training forms the vast majority of development time throughout the placement. At each stage of the placement I have been assigned line managers, who have continually taken time out of their day to help me grow and develop. Senior Management have also been available for advice and knowledge on a regular basis throughout the placement.

    4/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    4/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • have expressed an interest in working for the company once I graduate, in an area of particular interest. I have developed contacts and knowledge which has improved my prospects in regards to gaining full time employment. The Lidl Management Placement is looking for managers of the future, and the Placement is the perfect route into Graduate employment within Lidl.

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • On the various occasions when there is a national meeting of all Placement Students the atmosphere is always positive, fun, and full of laughs.

    4/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • The location where I was located was not too expensive and they paid well as well

    4/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • Nothing great, but could travel a little distance where good options were available

    4/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • One particular event that I helped to organise and manage was a recruitment event in London. The event co-incided with the World Cup Final, and our recruitment drive was based around the event.

    4/5

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Placement (10 Months+)

November 2013


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