Retail Management Summer Placement Review

by John Lewis Partnership

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • A varied and challenging experience that gave me a good perspective of the roles and responsibilities expected of a Manager in a retail environment

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

    • Everyone was very welcoming and happy and eager to help and cooperate

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

    • I received structured meetings with top level management as well as constant support from my direct supervisors. I was however, given responsibility and challenge to excel in my own management role.

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

    • There were quiet periods on the shop floor. However, due to the nature of retail this is to be expected and the days rarely seemed to drag.

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

    • I was given genuine responsibility throughout the placement, controlling the shop floor independently on a regular basis.

    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 developed extensive team working, management , research and communication skills which have really helped towards my final year studies

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere was professional but always lively both on the shop floor and in our Management office.

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

    • Very well organised, I had a specific agenda with planned activities and meetings. In addition I was given the opportunity to add my own meetings and relevant activities to my timetable.

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

    • I was given time with and support from top level management, my own personal project to complete and all staff seemed genuinely interested in and wanted to enhance my development.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I have gained a place on the final day assessment centre through completing the Summer placement.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • I was the only placement student in the store.

    1/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Newcastle is a very reasonably priced area

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

    • Newcastle has an extensive nightlife!!

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

    • Not really, but this was probably due to the short period of the placement and that I was the only placement student in store at the time.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

North East

November 2013

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