48 Week 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
3.9
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The Company
3.9
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The Culture
3.3
- 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 really enjoyed my placement, especially the time I spent with my District Manager.
Everyone was always very supportive.
There was never a day that was not filled of jobs that needed to be done in store. At first time management was a challenge for me, but with plenty of practice and support I was able to balance my workload more effectively.
From day one you are given lots of responsibility. If you choose all three sales modules you have the opportunity to run your own store and expereince the role of a District Manager.
Throughout the placement you develop many managerial skills such as organisation, team building and leadership.
The Company
At times the job was very difficult, so having a supportive and strong team was important for getting through the bad days.
The placement is very well organised from Head Office and now with the introduction of a Training Manager in every region I'm sure it will only continue to improve.
With the company we completed a lot of training, including ganing an Alcohol License, HR trainng, as well as Health and Safety training.
National Travel
Company Parties/Events
Above 25 days holiday
I have been offered a Deputy Store Manager job with the company, but I would of prefered a graduate position.
The Culture
We had four training sessions over the year where all students attended. I also attended every monthly District Manager meeting with other students from my region.
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
Business Management, Customer Service, Logistics and Operations, Retail
North West
November 2012
