Placement Student Review

by Lidl

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Rating

3.3/5
  • The Role
    3.3
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed working for LIDL very much and have gained a great insight into how the business operates as a whole. The experience was definitely challenging at times, yet an invaluable experience which I would recommend to everybody.

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • While I was working for LIDL I definitely felt that I contributed towards the team and whatever department I went in I felt like a valued member.

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

    • Throughout the entire process I had support and guidance by all of my line managers to help me develop my skills.

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

    • Extremely busy at times! However, in other departments it was just right.

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Towards the end of my placement with LIDL I was running my own shifts in store, so there was quite a lot of responsibility placed upon my shoulders.

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

    • There were some skills that I have developed and will bring forward with me however, there was times I felt I could have learnt more!

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • The working environment was always positive in every department that I went into.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • The organisation of the placement programme was amazing! Right at the beginning of the process you will receive a placement folder with your entire year planned out for you, along with other helpful hints and tips.

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

    • The company invested a lot of time and money into me. Every department I went into the manager was happy to take time out of their busy schedule to help train me up/ show me their job role.

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

    • Company Car

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Somewhat appealing. My managers have said they would love to have me back but it completely depends on the job role they offer me. I don't want to be stuck in a job role that I hate!

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Only at times.

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

    • The cost of socialising and living was relatively cheap in the area I worked in.

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

    • Amazing

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

    • Not really. You spend so much time working (shift work) waking up at crazy O'clock that you don't really have much of a social life. Then again, it depends on which department you are in! Some are mon-fri job roles.

    2/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Business Management

Wales

September 2014

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