48-Week Placement Student Review

by Lidl

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Rating

4.8/5
  • The Role
    5.0
  • The Company
    4.6
  • The Culture
    4.6

    The Role

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

    • Great opportunity to gain managerial experience from day 1 and gain an insight into the day-to-day runnings of the company from a sales perspective as well as having the opportunity to work in Head Office, property and in the warehouse.

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

    • Everyone I met made me feel very welcome and helped me during my training to develop my skills to progress on to the next stage.

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

    • All of the Store Managers were very helpful and worked towards developing my training and gave me as much exposure to improve my skills and give me real life experience.

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

    • Moving around the company I was able to see the different roles and responsibilities people have so I was never bored and everyday in store was always different with plenty of jobs to be getting on with.

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

    • Going through each module I was given more and more responsibility, from delegating tasks to holding the safe and opening and closing the store. I was given the exposure to see and do the roles as a Store Manager and District Manager.

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

    • I do not think I would have received training like this anywhere else as with Lidl you have the opportunity to see and experience every aspect of the business which will help me in my final year of university.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • In store the atmosphere was always high with positive staff morale.

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

    • The placement was well organised in terms of seeing every aspect of the business and working in line with the programme however in some instances people weren't ready for your visit which was disappointing.

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

    • I was given other opportunities away from the programme to develop interpersonal and management skills, to gain as much experience as possible.

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

    • Company Parties/Events

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

    • Opportunity to work part-time with them whilst returning to univeristy and chance to apply for the Graduate Area Manager Scheme.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • I got on well with the other placement students, regularly meeting up with them during the programme.

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

    • I wasn't expected to move and the salary is good.

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

    • Located where I lived already so I was use to the nightlife in the area.

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

    • In some stores you can get involved in playing sports and there is a Christmas party.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Business Management, Customer Service, Property Management, Retail, Sales

North West

July 2011

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