Assitant Analyst [John Lewis] Review
by John Lewis Partnership
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
4.1
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The Company
3.8
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The Culture
3.5
- 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
Never have I had a job as enjoyable in all aspects of the environment. Not once did I see at as a chore to come to work
From day one I was a member of the team, had my own responsibilities and challenged, mentally on a daily basis. Not once was I treated with a lack of respect or made to do 'mundane' tasks like 'make the tea'.
I was always supported in whatever I did. When I wanted to focus more on a specific area I was given all of the support I needed
Working In retail you would expect to be busy. I like having a lot to do so was happy I was kept busy otherwise I would have got bored!
As I had stated before, my responsibility was from day one was a lot. From recieving thankyous from the chairman for directly working on projects that saved the company over £60m, to working with directors and high profile cilents, they is a 'shed load' of responsibility!
The fact that I have been working in strategy, practically for a year will no doubt be invaluable to me going forward. I have learnt more here in the past year than I have learnt at Uni since I started
The Company
Great Office. Young Vibrant, lots of banter, always "working lunches" often in the pub! Great team!
Within the department it was great. The overal though, not so good. They did try but putting me on a team building graduate course, 2 weeks, before I leave is pretty pointless and would of had no impact. Plus I was far to busy to attend patronising seminars.
They was a catlogue of training events I could of booked on and attended. I didn' t utilise these but I could of if I wanted to. The sky was the limit.
Flexi Time
Subsidised Canteen
Sports and Social Club
Subsidised/Company Gym
National Travel
International Travel
Financial Bonus
Company Parties/Events
Staff Sales/Staff Shop
Working from home
Healthcare/Dental
As a graduate they only recruit into Management Services which is IT stuff. That is not for me. If I was offered a job as a consultant without the graduate scheme I would jump at it!
The Culture
The other students were all really nice guys. Wasn't loads but a 'cosy' amount. Would of liked more time to socialise but I was pretty busy
I work in central London. One of the most expensive places in the country. I live in Guildford (one of the most expensive places in the country) but i managed. Would struggle without the student loan and season ticket loan for the train
Central London!!!!
Hundreds and Hundreds of clubs. It is a company that treats the employee better than the customer. Again a book full of subsidised cluba and activities. They even give you money back if you buy tickets to events! Even music festivals!!
Details
London
June 2008
