Assitant Analyst [John Lewis] Review

by John Lewis Partnership

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • Never have I had a job as enjoyable in all aspects of the environment. Not once did I see at as a chore to come to work

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • From day one I was a member of the team, had my own responsibilities and challenged, mentally on a daily basis. Not once was I treated with a lack of respect or made to do 'mundane' tasks like 'make the tea'.

    5/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • I was always supported in whatever I did. When I wanted to focus more on a specific area I was given all of the support I needed

    5/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • Working In retail you would expect to be busy. I like having a lot to do so was happy I was kept busy otherwise I would have got bored!

    1/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • As I had stated before, my responsibility was from day one was a lot. From recieving thankyous from the chairman for directly working on projects that saved the company over £60m, to working with directors and high profile cilents, they is a 'shed load' of responsibility!

    5/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • The fact that I have been working in strategy, practically for a year will no doubt be invaluable to me going forward. I have learnt more here in the past year than I have learnt at Uni since I started

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • Great Office. Young Vibrant, lots of banter, always "working lunches" often in the pub! Great team!

    5/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • Within the department it was great. The overal though, not so good. They did try but putting me on a team building graduate course, 2 weeks, before I leave is pretty pointless and would of had no impact. Plus I was far to busy to attend patronising seminars.

    1/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • They was a catlogue of training events I could of booked on and attended. I didn' t utilise these but I could of if I wanted to. The sky was the limit.

    5/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Working from home

    Healthcare/Dental

    4/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • As a graduate they only recruit into Management Services which is IT stuff. That is not for me. If I was offered a job as a consultant without the graduate scheme I would jump at it!

    4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • The other students were all really nice guys. Wasn't loads but a 'cosy' amount. Would of liked more time to socialise but I was pretty busy

    3/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • I work in central London. One of the most expensive places in the country. I live in Guildford (one of the most expensive places in the country) but i managed. Would struggle without the student loan and season ticket loan for the train

    2/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • Central London!!!!

    5/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • Hundreds and Hundreds of clubs. It is a company that treats the employee better than the customer. Again a book full of subsidised cluba and activities. They even give you money back if you buy tickets to events! Even music festivals!!

    5/5

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London

June 2008


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