Trainee Technologist Review

by Tesco plc

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • It is not the job I would like to in the future, but I haven't found it hard to do as I enjoy it and the people.

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

    • We all have a great relationship.

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

    • My manager and supervisors have been really supportive and are always helping me and there to guide.

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

    • I am sometimes overwhelmed by the amount of work and responsibility I am given. However I just see it as a positive thing and something that will help me in the future with work and time management.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I have been given responsibility of 2 entire departments for my area.

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

    • I have learnt amazing skills that will stay with me forever and have helped me develop into a better candidate for work.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone is always busy and stressed as we are understaffed but on days out of the office and the odd moments everyone would have a laugh and joke

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

    • It doesn't really seem like a work placement but more like a real job, I know if I wasn't here my department would struggle.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Colleagues offered 121 sessions to help upskill me, and out of office training and trips was paid for to help train me.

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

    • Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • Havn't yet been offered a job but that decision will be made over the next month or two

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • I would say this was organised by ourselves rather than the company though.

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

    • Cost wasn't too bad, close to london on the train, and a few nice towns to live in around the area.

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

    • The nightlife where I worked was not good, 1 or 2 pubs in the town where it's based but it's not too far from london and a few other good towns with good nightlife

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Not really for the placement students

    2/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

East of England

May 2013

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