Management Placement 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
4.7
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The Culture
3.5
- 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
I thoroughly enjoyed my work placement with Lidl. I learnt so much within a short space of time and was given responsibility quite quickly throughout the year
As I asked so many questions and was pushy to learn new things constantly I showed I was willing to work therefore was given plenty of support and encouragement by management within the Bridgend region.
Within store it's non-stop. Time goes very quickly, you're never bored as there's always things to be doing
I was given a lot of responisbility throughout this placement year. I faced many challenges along the way but enjoy a challenge and worked through each as they year went on
I definitely wouldn't change this placement for anything and am so glad I chose to do a placement year. The experience with the company has been invaluable and I would recommend a placement year with Lidl to anybody. The skills you learn and develop will be with you for life especially if your career lies within retail as mine hopefully does.
The Company
I have worked with a number of different people/teams over this placement year. However if you have the right attitude, are willing to learn then you will get along fine with everybody.
My year was well structured. I followed the general outline for the year however adapted it as and when to suit the direction I myself was going in.
National Travel
Healthcare/Dental
Hopefully I have secured a job with Lidl once I have graduated. Bridgend will determine what exactly I'll be doing next however I aspire to become a District Manager therefore would like to become a Trainee District Manager.
The Culture
As we were located at different locations within the UK we didn't really get chance to socialise as placement students. Whilst in Head Office however I socialised with two others due to being there at the same time. Towards the end of the placement we had a presentation/fun day where I met with all the other placement students which was interesting to find out what they had been up to over the year.
Lidl will generally locate you wherever you choose. I chose to stay at home therefore was able to save a lot throughout the year.
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
Northern Ireland
July 2009
