Summer Intern Review

by John Lewis Partnership

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • Thoroughly enjoyed my 6 weeks with John Lewis, truly fair and friendly to work for.

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

    • Really friendly group, I felt welcomed as part of the team from the outset, couldn't have asked for nicer group of colleagues.

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

    • Feedback was constant, I was treated brilliantly, all managers were really helpful, patient and made me feel valued.

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

    • Nearly everyday went by in a flash! There was a really good range of different activities for me to experience. Also a good balance between 'shop floor' experience and behind the scenes work.

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

    • From the outset I was treated as a potential manager and given responsibility to manage areas of the department as if I was a manager.

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

    • Great opportunity to see the practical 'real life' business environment of a large retailer, to compliment and enhance my studies. The whole experience will be invaluable, even if I don't end up working with John Lewis I feel.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Great rapport between Partners, I looked forward to going in every day. Although there was lots going on, there was an atmosphere of fairness and mutual respect between Partners.

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

    • After a few initial administrative hiccups, the actual internship was very well organised. I was given a timetable detailing all of my tasks, so day to day I knew at a glance what I would be up to. Regular communication and feedback helped ensure the experience was effectively organised.

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

    • The time devoted to me was amazing, I was never made to feel that I was 'in the way' or taking up other Partners time when they obviously had other jobs to get on with.

    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?

    • I have been accepted to attend the final stage of interview and whole heartedly hope I will secure a job with John Lewis.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • As I was the only intern at the time, there wasn't a great chance to socialise, however this was through no fault of John Lewis.

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

    • If the you shop around Edinburgh can be fairly reasonably priced as a place to socialise.

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

    • Great choice of pubs/clubs nearby for every budget!

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

    • Due to the short nature of my internship I didn't have a lot opportunity in this regard, however I believe had I been there longer there would have been more chances to get involved outside of work.

    2/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Retail, Sales

Scotland

October 2012

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