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

4/5

The Role

4.5
The Company

4.3
The Culture

3.0

The Role

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

I thoroughly enjoyed my placement year. I gained a lot of knowledge and skills in the business sector. I liked the flexibility of choosing my own modules.

4/5

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

On the whole I felt valued my colleagues. I was treated as a member of staff rather than a placement student. I felt involved throughout.

5/5

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

I felt very supported throughout. Whenever I needed help or advice my supervisor was always there. Cannot fault them.

5/5

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

On the whole I was kept very busy. Whenever I had finished a task I had another to move onto.

5/5

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

I feel I was given a lot of responsibility throughout. I was in charge of certain tasks in each module and was responsible for them throughout. I liked the responsibility I had.

5/5

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

It allowed me to put into practise what I had learned at University and see it in reality. I have improved my own personal skills which will definitely help me in the future.

5/5

The Company

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

Atmospheres in my offices were always warm and welcoming and a fun environment

5/5

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

It was very well organised and I received a plan for my full placement at the very beginning.

5/5

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

I received necessary training for each department and had time spent on me to improve my knowledge.

4/5

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?

They are appealing for future employment.

4/5

The Culture

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

Varied within each department.

4/5

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

N/A

3/5

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

N/A

3/5

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

Varies within each department.

4/5

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Placement (10 Months+)