Work Experience in Buying Review
by Tesco plc
This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.
Rating
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The Role
3.8
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The Company
3.2
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The Culture
2.8
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
It was a new environment for me, and I really enjoyed the fast pace, team work and varied roles I shadowed
The household buying team were all really supportive and found me interesting and useful pieces of work to do.
I had an induction meting with the team leader at the beginning of my placement and also a closing meeting with her.
I felt the team were a lot busier than I was, but I was pro active in finding work to do and asked to attend meetings.
As a work experience placement I wasn't given much responsibility above taking minutes for a meeting.
It was a super valuable placement in terms of expanding my knowledge of the company and of the industry.
The Company
It was a busy environment - and sitting in on a particular meeting, the atmosphere verged on being quite agressive and competitive, but I enjoyed it.
Pretty well organised overall
It was a work experience placement so not much investment
Seems like a good graduate scheme, though it will entail long hours and very hard work!
The Culture
Seemed to be, although I didn't go out with the team.
I lived at home and commuted, so average for Hertfordshire
Cheshunt isn't the most interesting place! But close to London.
Not especially.
Details
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
South East
July 2012
