ASM Ambient Crewkerne/Gillingham [Waitrose] Review

by John Lewis Partnership

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • Thought it was excellent

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

    • Very welcoming

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Head office was very supportive, in branch not so.

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

    • Some days busier than others, not enough time to work on own development on occasions.

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

    • A lot. Managing 35+ people. Great experience.

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

    • Managing a wide range of people was difficult, but ultimately it taught me a lot about myself

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Mainly positive

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

    • Could have been better

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Head office organised great meetings, branch offered little help

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Financial Bonus

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Really looking forward to applying for the graduate scheme

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Very lonely in terms of socialising with other students

    2/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Lived at home

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

    • Lived at home

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Sailing with the John Lewis Partnership was a great couple of days

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Retail

South West

July 2012

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