Finance Placement [John Lewis] Review

by John Lewis Partnership

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Rating

3.1/5
  • The Role
    3.2
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • I have had the chance to learn so much, a good range of skills that will has put me in good stead for when I start working after graduation. Overall, very enjoyable place to work and develop both personally and professionally.

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I was never treated as a placement student. I was not talked down on, and my abilities were never questioned. This was great as it meant I was truly valued and the work I performed was actually valued.

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

    • I was always encouraged to go on visits to other areas of the business, to see construction phase, to attend seminars / courses on time management courses etc.

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

    • The department work on strict deadlines, and it is vital that orders are placed as soon as we receive the information so that suppliers can be paid, hence there was never any time to get bored :)

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was practically doing the same job as my supervisor (with some obvious exceptions - I couldnt approve anything over a £1,000,000.00)

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I did not have any idea of what working in an office would be like. I have come across so many different problems / techniques that vary depending on the problem. These will help me with organising myself in my final year.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • We all got on well. this made the placement go much more smoothly. Everyone was friendly and really looked out for each other.

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

    • There was a programme in place for us, which helped. We got to meet other placement students this helped us talk about each others experiances and gain a better overall picture of the firm.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Let us go on as many visits as possible and paid for travel. Paid us to go on placement days - and have development days.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • You do not bypass the grad scheme application stage. Still need to go through the same route as everyone else. But having gone through the placement helps greatly especially if your interviewed by one of your former managers!

    2/5

    The Culture

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

    • Everyone got on well, lots of fun and laughter. This made the days go easier and I actually looked forward to each day of work!

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • London = expensive. If you look around you should be able to find reasonable places, ask your collegues who live there!

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

    • London = good nightlife. Something for everyone no matter what your taste is.

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

    • Yes - although I did not take advantage. Lots of charity wokr to get involved in.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

August 2012

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