Design Manager Review

by Tesco plc

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • Really great company to work for. Outstanding training programme and opportunities to learn if you're in the right team.

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

    • Very welcoming.

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

    • Limited support from my line manager. However, this is not the case with most managers in Tesco.

    2/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • High responsibilty and generally bery busy. Same workload as everyone else in the office. Not treated like a placement student.

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

    • High.

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

    • Strong life skils.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Average - fairly tense at times.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • could have been alot more organised. However this has been changed to because more of a learning programme going forward.

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

    • High - opportunity for extensive learning.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • Opportunity to apply for graduate scheme with an advantage over other graduate - although nothing is guaranteed in advance of graduation.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Among placement students, yes.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Fairly high - Welwyn Garden City.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Poor. Get the train to London.

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

    • Limited.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

May 2013

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