Placement Student Review

by Lidl

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • I thoroughly enjoyed my placement year. I gained a lot of knowledge and skills in the business sector. I liked the flexibility of choosing my own modules.

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

    • On the whole I felt valued my colleagues. I was treated as a member of staff rather than a placement student. I felt involved throughout.

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

    • I felt very supported throughout. Whenever I needed help or advice my supervisor was always there. Cannot fault them.

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

    • On the whole I was kept very busy. Whenever I had finished a task I had another to move onto.

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

    • I feel I was given a lot of responsibility throughout. I was in charge of certain tasks in each module and was responsible for them throughout. I liked the responsibility I had.

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

    • It allowed me to put into practise what I had learned at University and see it in reality. I have improved my own personal skills which will definitely help me in the future.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Atmospheres in my offices were always warm and welcoming and a fun environment

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

    • It was very well organised and I received a plan for my full placement at the very beginning.

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

    • I received necessary training for each department and had time spent on me to improve my knowledge.

    4/5
  • 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?

    • They are appealing for future employment.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Varied within each department.

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

    • N/A

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

    • N/A

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Varies within each department.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Business Operations, Business Management, Human Resources, Logistics and Operations, Purchasing and Supply, Recruitment, Retail, Sales

Scotland

June 2015

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