Placement Student Review

by Lidl

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • A dynamic, varied and crazy 11 months!

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

    • Great support and training throughout. I felt part of the team, whether that be in Store or in the office my work was always recognised.

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

    • Fantastic support, I had a personal training mentor and a specific training plan set out in every module. Always felt like I had someone I could talk to.

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

    • You are always busy, never a dull moment at Lidl- that's just how the company works.

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

    • In Store, not as much as I would've hoped but generally through the placement candidates are treated with the up most respect, in office based modules get considerable responsibility.

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

    • So many transferable skills! Management experience, organisation, delegation, excel, presenting, recruitment, negotiation.. to name a few.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • In store it is hard work, challenging, long and busy but generally team atmosphere, great customers, never dull moment, steep learning curve, a new experience. In the office very welcoming, and given lots of responsibility.

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

    • Perfectly organised, lots of choice. you have the reins, flexible and varied.

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

    • Lots of training, seminars, and national meetings.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    Healthcare from home

    Healthcare/Dental

    Travel loan
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Not sure.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • 3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • London prices but it was brilliant- I choose to live there.

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

    • I commute from london.

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

    • 4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Human Resources, Logistics and Operations, Property Management, Recruitment, Retail

London

June 2015

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