Placements and work experience

If you're thinking of a career in retail, what better way to find out more than to try it out at one of the UK's top retail destinations, as voted by Verdict and Which?

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The John Lewis Partnership offers summer placements lasting six to eight weeks to penultimate-year students interested in retail, and work experience opportunities lasting two weeks.

Placements

Placements are usually on the shop floor in either John Lewis or Waitrose, although there are occasionally opportunities to work in our head offices.

If youre interested in a placement, go to the John Lewis Partnership Jobs website and follow the links to find out how to apply. 

Work experience

You can find out about work experience at your local branch of John Lewis or Waitrose. To find your nearest branch: