Assistant Operations Manager Review

by John Lewis Partnership

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoy working for the company. I have learned a significant amount and would like to return in the future.

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

    • Everyone was warm and welcoming. Always there for support and feedback.

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

    • Always felt supported.

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

    • Peaks and troughs with long and short term tasks varying by day.

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

    • Full autonomy and ability to make a difference

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

    • They will be invaluable.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Generally great but a recent restructure had created slight tension. This faded over time.

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

    • Very well set up and structured

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

    • 4 development days throughout and they were happy to give me time to explore other areas of the business. Training fund available.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Healthcare from home

    Healthcare/Dental

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

    • I would love to work for the company again however I don't see a huge amount of opportunities available. The grad scheme is so limited that I don't believe it to be accessible.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • everyone got on really well. Some tensions however this never involved me or got personal.

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

    • Bracknell is a cheap area to go out and eat but the living costs aren't cheap.

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

    • Bracknell is a wasteland for places to socialise.

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Great social clubs.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Logistics and Operations

South East

June 2017

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