Placement Student Review

by Lidl

This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.

Rating

4.2/5

The Role

4.7
The Company

4.1
The Culture

3.8

The Role

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

A dynamic, varied and crazy 11 months!

5/5

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

Great support and training throughout. I felt part of the team, whether that be in Store or in the office my work was always recognised.

5/5

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

Fantastic support, I had a personal training mentor and a specific training plan set out in every module. Always felt like I had someone I could talk to.

5/5

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

You are always busy, never a dull moment at Lidl- that's just how the company works.

4/5

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

In Store, not as much as I would've hoped but generally through the placement candidates are treated with the up most respect, in office based modules get considerable responsibility.

4/5

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

So many transferable skills! Management experience, organisation, delegation, excel, presenting, recruitment, negotiation.. to name a few.

5/5

The Company

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

In store it is hard work, challenging, long and busy but generally team atmosphere, great customers, never dull moment, steep learning curve, a new experience. In the office very welcoming, and given lots of responsibility.

4/5

8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

Perfectly organised, lots of choice. you have the reins, flexible and varied.

5/5

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

Lots of training, seminars, and national meetings.

5/5

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

Flexi Time

Subsidised Canteen

Sports and Social Club

Company Car

Subsidised/Company Gym

National Travel

International Travel

Financial Bonus

Company Parties/Events

Staff Sales/Staff Shop

Above 25 days holiday

Working from home

Healthcare from home

Healthcare/Dental

Travel loan

4/5

11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

Not sure.

3/5

The Culture

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

3/5

13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

London prices but it was brilliant- I choose to live there.

5/5

14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

I commute from london.

4/5

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

4/5

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Placement (10 Months+)