Summer Internship Review

by John Lewis Partnership

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • I couldn't have asked for a better experience.

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

    • My colleagues were gracias and appreciative of everything I did. It really made me feel comfortable and part of the team.

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

    • Management was alway available and she demonstrated her desire for me to grow and learn through her actions.

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

    • The day to day tasks varied. The amount of work was very manageable.

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

    • I worked mostly with others and our projects were a group effort. I had a few responsibilities, not much

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I will be able to apply everything I learned during my internship to the future in both my studies and in my future career choice

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone was such a joy to work with. The office was fast paced, fun and friendly.

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

    • Everything was organised very well

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

    • Yes, anything I needed they invested the time and effort for me to obtain.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Working from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I look forward to potential future employment.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, there were after work activities organised by my colleagues.

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

    • The cost of living was a little on the high side. Housing was provided

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

    • Yes, many options.

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

    • Yes, you just had to ask!

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Retail, Sales

London

October 2013

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