Placement Student Review

by Lidl

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    3.6
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed this placement as the experiences were so varied which kept it interesting.

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

    • I felt valued by my colleagues as I was given the chance to do projects which would help them and also was given a lot of responsibility.

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

    • The placement co-ordinator at Head Office was supportive throughout and I felt she was approachable. However, my line manager/ regional training manager could have been more 'hands on' but this varies from region to region.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Every day was really busy, there was always a task or project to complete.

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

    • I was given a lot of responsibility throughout the placement, however I think this varies depending on which modules you choose.

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

    • My work ethic has increased a lot which will definitely help me in my final year of my studies. I also feel a lot more confident communicating and presenting which is another key skill that my degree requires. My organisational skills have greatly improved due to the projects set whilst on placement which will be key to my final year of studying as it is so important to manage your time correctly.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • It is a formal environment but on the whole I found everyone friendly and easy to approach

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

    • The placement has a set structure which the students follow to ensure the have the best possible experience

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

    • Throughout the year I attended interview, recruitment, CV, and training workshops, as well as customer service training and appraisal training.

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

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

    • My prospects for the future with Lidl are looking good, I would definitely consider a career with them when I graduate

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • All the placement students got to meet up throughout the year and also spent two weeks together at head office which was a great opportunity to bond and share experiences, and make new friends!

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

    • Reasonable, however this varies depending on which region you are in.

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

    • Reasonable, however this varies depending on which region you are in.

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

    • Not through Lidl itself.

    2/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

West Midlands

August 2015

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