Intern Review

by Tesco plc

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.7
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • Really interesting insight into the food buying business. Very varied work - spreadsheets, but also lots of meetings with suppliers and internally.

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

    • Felt very valued by my boss and her close colleagues. However, some of the wider team were a bit less accessible.

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

    • Lots of guidance from my line manager and the team managing interns - from help with little projects, to being supported over the whole internship with development days and contacts.

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

    • Normally pretty busy, with lots of little projects on the go, but rarely rushed off my feet.

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

    • Was given a lot of responsibility to do minor tasks, and some responsibility for more important tasks like presentations.

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

    • I've learnt a lot about food buying, and the commercial world overall - so this will definitely help me in later working life.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Friendly, collaborative atmosphere - easy to go up to people and ask them. Not exactly a constant party, but a nice office environment.

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

    • Good projects put in place to keep us busy. Overall internship was well organised by the team.

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

    • Had the chance to go on development days and was sent on special courses to acquire skills. Firm also allowed me to come to a range of events, such as meetings across England, which obviously cost them money.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Travel loan
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very much so - internship made me want to work there full time after graduation. Chance to get a job if you perform wel.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Mostly organised amongst ourselves, such as regular pub trips after work. Also some social events organised by company, such as a ball.

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

    • Cheap but I lived at home, so hard to say.

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

    • Other than 2 pubs, there's nothing in Cheshunt itself (where food internship is based), but quick train connections to London.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Some activities, such as a sports day and charity events - it was what you chose to make of it.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2014

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