IT Intern Review

by Tesco plc

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    3.6
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • It was a great experience that I feel I have taken a lot away from and would definitely reccommend.

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

    • I felt valued by the members of my team and as a member of the intern community.

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

    • I was guided very well by the team that were organising the internship, as well as the graduates and my manager. They were helpful, checked that I was getting on well and made me feel truly supported throughout

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

    • I was busy most of the time and always had something to be getting on with, however I did not feel at any stage that I was overwhelmed or had more than I could manage.

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

    • I was given a degree of responsibility on an individual project and then on a bigger and more important project I was also given a role, through this I had exposure to high profile projects as well as bing able to have my own deliverable project.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • My placement was in a completely different field to my degree so I am not sure that it will directly help me, however I have learnt a great degree about business taht will help me after I finish university.

    2/5

    The Company

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

    • Great atmosphere, really relazed and lighthearted, never got too intense.

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

    • The team that organised our scheme were excellent and made sure that we made the most of our time there.

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

    • I feel that Tesco invested in me in a great way allowing me free reign on what I wanted to learn about and develop personal skills.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Hopefully will have assured a place on the graduate scheme but not sure.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • A really fun network of interns and graduates within my department and accross the business

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

    • Welwyn was not that expensive.

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

    • Welwyn was very quiet but London was not far!

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

    • Multiple opportunities but mainly within sport.

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2013

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