Manager's Assistant Review

by John Lewis Partnership

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    3.7
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • Real valuable experience into the retail world - varied and challenging placement

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

    • Made to feel very welcome by all teams I worked with, meaning there were lots of people to say goodbye to!

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

    • Shadowing various managers so could constantly ask about role, ask questions and really get proper insight into a manager's role.

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

    • Some days were slow, and some were frantic but that is the nature of retail. Never felt I had too much or too little to do.

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

    • Felt more or less acting as an additional manager on the shop floor - sometimes be left to run the whole department!

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

    • Really useful management skills and leadership skills as well as insight into my strengths and weaknesses allowing me to develop further.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone was brilliant, happy and relaxed and it was thoroughly enjoyable working there, even when really quiet or really busy.

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

    • I was given a broad overview of the store/ company, meaning when I took on my role as manager I had a very good understanding of how everything worked, allowing me to step into management shoes.

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

    • On the job training but a lot of people dedicated their time to helping me - making sure I knew what to do etc, and I received basic Systems training.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • Fantastic company to work for. Being in the Partnership makes you feel as if you belong to a family and everyone supports each other and wants you to do well.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Little bit cliquey at times but understandable as everyone working together for long time and I was only there 6 weeks, but effort made to include in external events and loved fact departments ate together on breaks instead of everyone going off by selves

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

    • Rated 4/10 If you go to student places it isn't too bad, but the main city is relatively expensive.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • from what i heard around the office night life is great. I'm not a big fan so never went out to clubs. But cinema bowling etc and gym are all in close proximity.

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

    • Loads organised by the store and in each department

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Scotland

April 2014

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