Buyer's assistant [Waitrose] Review
by John Lewis Partnership
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
4.4
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The Company
3.4
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The Culture
2.0
- 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
My placement exceeded all my expectations. I was given real responsibility and full accountability for delivering results.
From the very beginning I was made to feel like part of the team and over the year have become an integral part of it.
Once I started to pick things up, my work load continued to grow so I have been incredibly busy throughout the year with little time to spare for University coursework. I have also been able to travel alot, either abroad or within the UK so I have spent alot of time on the road driving to suppliers, factories or events.
The Company
Great characters within the team, making every day enjoyable.
There was a lack of structure and organisation to my year, but I worked with my manager to put this in place for my own benefit.
Four development days throughout the year were on offer, however I felt they were repetitive of modules studied at University
Flexi Time
Subsidised Canteen
National Travel
International Travel
Financial Bonus
Company Parties/Events
Staff Sales/Staff Shop
Successful placement students are asked to apply to the scheme, however this is directed towards branches. Very linited scope for re-joining head office.
The Culture
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
Scotland
June 2009
