Retail Placement Scheme Review
by Lidl
This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.
Rating
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The Role
4.8
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The Company
3.9
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The Culture
3.4
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
Due to the rotational nature of the placement , most parts were thoroughly enjoyable but others were a bit more of a struggle.
Every colleague I came into contact with made me feel comfortable and valued. I couldn’t have asked for better people to work with
All my managers across the departments I worked in were there to support me at any time I needed them. They gave me lots of responsibility but were there to offer guidance and information if ever I felt I needed it
If there’s one thing I could guarantee on this placement it will be that you will never be sat twiddling your thumbs
I helped manage a store team for 4 months, placed warehouse stock orders worth thousands of pounds and independently interviewed multiple applicants for customer assistant and shift manager positions. I couldn’t have dreamt of being given greater levels of responsibility
From problem solving to communication to presenting - I have developed skills in this placement at a much faster rate than during my two previous years at university
The Company
Warehouse could be intense loud and intimidating at times but the regional offices were all so warm, friendly and welcoming
My training plan was followed perfectly and was well organised
Lidl invest in their placement students from the get - go. Multiple members of senior staff attended the day - long assessment centre to help assess prospective candidates. This investment continued whether it be through training workshops, courses or meetings with supervisors
Staff Sales/Staff Shop
Above 25 days holiday
There are multiple graduate schemes based in a range of locations in the U.K. the training and development opportunities these schemes offer are very appealing due to the comprehensive levels of support students receive on addition to the levels of responsibility they are given
The Culture
We met up every 3 months with our fellow students but did not attend the Christmas or summer event with our other colleagues
I lived from home as I am based very close to one of Lidl’s RDCs. I therefore managed to save on rent etc
I am a 20 minute train ride from Cardiff Town Centre but my local town is not known for its nightlife!
My RDC had its own football team which anyone could join and some stores organise their own nights out. We also have regional quiz nights and events approximately once a month
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
Business Management
Wales
July 2019
