Management Trainee [Waitrose] Review

by John Lewis Partnership

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • There were ups and downs, I found the first couple of months a real shock to the system and a personal struggle but the second half of my placement has been a challenge but enjoyable and I have gained an awful lot of skills from it

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

    • Being a partnership it very much feels like a family, of course there will be a level of resentment felt but this is expected and it is how you deal with it that will affect the outcome

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

    • In theory the support and guidance was there had the branch I had gone into not been new - there is plenty of opportunity to develop

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

    • Being a dynamic environment you are never bored but at times you can be extremely busy - time management and prioritising is crucial

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was left running the section for 2weeks whilst my manager was on holiday a each week when my manager was off

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

    • 5/5

    The Company

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

    • People were on the whole cheery and welcoming, there was a good rapport and sense of fun and laughter when appropriate

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • The placement was reasonably organised, there is a huge emphasis on self development and you only get something if you ask

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

    • The training days avaliable throughout the placement were very beneifcial, there was great potential to attend further development - it was a case of finding out what was avaliable

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • The graduate scheme on offer is a fantastic opportunity and the partnership offers so many opportunities to develop

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Being in store meant that I was not near the other placement students, a lot of the partners I worked with were quite a lot older than me however this would vary between branches

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • I lived at home - there are plenty of shops within the area, Leicester is only about 20minutes away

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

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

    • The social club within branch was still establishing however the partnership offers so many opportunities for places to go, free entrance, cinema tickets the benefits are endless

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Business Management, Customer Service, Human Resources, Retail

East Midlands

July 2011

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