Supply chain intern Review

First, I have to mention that the internship is all about the project you are given. Thus, my experience can be completely different from others' experience. Overall, it was very good with a few opportunities for improvement. The team treat you as equal and give you real work to do. I was given an impressive amount of responsibility and flexibility. Perhaps, I would've appreciated more task variety.

This was the best aspect of the internship. Interns are included in daily work and have their say. Also, all colleagues are incredibly helpful and always find time for interns if needed. As someone mentioned to me: "If you have a good reason for it, you can even set a meeting with Dave Lewis (CEO)."

There is a fine line between supporting someone and telling them what to do. By all means, I was given guidance and support. Still, I sometimes found myself stuck with my work and before given a "push" in the right direction.

I had to keep myself busy. Which was great when I knew what I had to do, but challenging when I didn't. Few times, I found myself with nothing to do. I asked for additional small tasks, but we found it difficult to do - it would take colleagues longer to explain to me than doing it themselves. Still, giving interns more variety should be encouraged.

I was responsible for a project affecting 900 stores in the UK. I was pioneering the approach and couldn't possibly finish it, but it felt great to leave a legacy. Multiple times, I was encouraged to make decisions and give my opinion on what should be done.

I developed my technical skills less than I had expected. On the other hand, I feel I really boosted my soft skills: project management, decision making... I had to engage with a lot of people, persuade, and get them on board.

My floor was very lively and relaxed. With open space and hot desks. Sometimes, it was perhaps too relaxed when I wanted to do some work on my own, without distractions, Still, I would always prefer this set-up over cubicles. Despite hot desks, people still cluster into their teams which compromises collaboration a bit.

There was very good organisation centrally, but because of the variety between departments majority of it came down to specific team. I was given a lot of guidance throughout about next steps from my immediate team. This did not always correspond with what was planned centrally.

It was really impressive how much time the management spent with us. Starting with assessment centre, this was not done by recruiters. It was managers and directors who took a day to choose the right people.

Tesco is a good place to work. You can either settle in your position or work hard and progress - both are encouraged.

The group got broken down by teams.

Average for the area, close to London.

Non-existent. However, London was nearby.

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