Placement Year Review at Tesco

The Role

Role Description

Assistant designer to the menswear fashion department. Involved in creating colour palettes, trend research, brand positioning, market research, and design development.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

It was very hard work but rewarding.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Although many designers were freelance, I felt I was always useful.

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

I had jobs to do everyday.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Very.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

A fair amount - as much as you wanted really.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

The experience was invaluable.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

I got to know a lot of people but it was a very office-based environment.

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

It was fairly informal - more like a regular job.

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

★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 3/10

Not much but the placement is run by the manager rather than the company.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 2/10

• Company Parties/Events

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

★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 2/10

There were only freelance opportunities in the design department other than the placement.

Other Information

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

Good amongst colleagues but there were no other placement students.

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

★★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 4/10

Not bad, out of London but the London prices are high.

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

★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 1/10

Non-existent.

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

★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 1/10

No

Review 4/7 for Tesco

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