John Lewis Retail Management Summer Internship [John Lewis] Review

by John Lewis Partnership

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • Enjoyed the placement, was worth doing for the experience gained and the opportunity to speak to senior management and discover opportunities available within the partnership

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

    • Everyone was very friendly and welcoming throughout the placement

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

    • The management team was always there if I had any questions and frequently guided me

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

    • There was always stuff to do

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

    • I felt that the possibility of having greater responsibility was limited due to the short duration of the internship

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

    • It has been useful to acquire retail experience and a greater awareness of the operational activities

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Friendly and fun

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

    • Excellent induction, frequent meetings with HR and manager to monitor the progress of the internship, lots of meetings with senior management and other departments.

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

    • Was given alot of time with partners to find out about the company and jobs opportunities

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

    • Subsidised Canteen
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Invited to the 2nd day assessment centre, final stage of the process by passing all application forms

    4/5

    The Culture

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

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

    • 4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

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

    • 2/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Retail

South West

October 2012

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