Summer Intern [John Lewis] Review

by John Lewis Partnership

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • I have been within the John Lewis partnership for a while now but this was a different side to the business. I really enjoyed it but some bits were hard to grasp so it wasn't all plain sailing.

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

    • Everyone was so welcoming and friendly when I arrived. They continued to help and support me throughout my placement.

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

    • Really good support with regular meetings, which is difficult to make happen in a busy retail environment.

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

    • The limitation of time on my placement meant it wasn't feasible for me to learn some things which meant at some points I didn't feel busy.

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

    • Really good amount of responsibility given considering the time of the placement.

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

    • A fantastic insight into retail management and the skills needed to achieve this.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Fantastic

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

    • I felt like it was very professional and always felt like a proper member of staff.

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

    • Was involved in sensitive meetings and felt the firm invested trust in me.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I have secured a place in the last day of the assessment centre to be on their graduate scheme next year.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • I was the only one on placement.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • I commuted but it was average pricing.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Commuted to the area.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • The social club is very good at John Lewis with numerous activities available to all sorts of people.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Retail

South East

August 2012

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