management placement Review

by Tesco plc

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Rating

3.2/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    2.1

    The Role

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

    • It was unexpected, i was doing things i wasn't expecting to do - THEY WERE GOOD THINGS!

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

    • they new my name after a couple of weeks!

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • support was often given when needed - but hardly requested any

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

    • always something different to do - whether its paper work, complaints etc.

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

    • alot of responsibility was given - managing 5 people was more then enough

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

    • In house training - helped me in store but outside i think its useless1

    1/5

    The Company

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

    • A range of people, ages and backgrounds!

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

    • It's half half, busy periods was hard to be recognised as placement students

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • again in house so offered stuff but wasnt that useful in outside world

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Maybe in a more management/financial role

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Just me!

    0/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • London enough said!

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Very good, London is always BUSY!!

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Not just yet, but later in the year im sure there will be!

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

August 2011

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