Industrial Placement Review

by John Lewis Partnership

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Rating

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

    The Role

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

    • Really enjoyed it! Worth every little bit of effort and strain. Brilliant placement!

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

    • Really felt like I had been part of the team for years rather than months! Everyone was so helpful and genuine.

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

    • Every week I was to attend a meeting with a supervisor to discuss my progress, development and feelings towards the placement.

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

    • Managing a department is tough and so I was always busy and there were always obstacles to overcome. I did enjoy finding solutions to these obstacles, though!

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

    • Really impressed by the amount of responsibility confided in me. I was able to implement my own ideas and visions in order to make the department run smoothly and successfully.

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

    • Everyday I am using the skills that I gained from the placement. My time there was invaluable!

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The other staff were sociable and easy to talk to which helped the months pass quickly.

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

    • Flawless. I knew well-beforehand what I would be involved with on the placement and how I was expected to progress.

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

    • I was encouraged to ask for training and the courses they provided were unparalleled.

    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?

    • Before my placement concluded, I was recommended to apply for the graduate scheme.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • I worked in close contact with a fellow placement atudent who I got on like fire with.

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

    • The North is much cheaper than the South and so I noticed that my money went much further than it usually does back home or at uni.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • It's a city centre so there is bedlam everywhere!

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Quite a few gyms and local activities

    4/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

November 2013

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