Marketing Executive Review

by Tesco plc

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • There was many opportunities to work in all retail areas such as supply, buying, merchandising and Dot.Com

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

    • Only after a few weeks I felt part of the team and got treated as a work colleaugue rather than just a student.

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

    • I had a very supportive manager who encouraged me to take on new challenges.

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

    • I was never bored and enjoyed the fact that every day was different.

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

    • I was responsible for small tasks but also important tasks such as the signing off of magazine features.

    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 gained an enourmous amount of retail knowledge and IT skills aslo.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere was sometimes too loud

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

    • The students arranged most of the scheme but it seemed to run quite smoothly

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

    • I was able to take part in training courses, I choose to attend the Personal Efficiency and Presentation Skills courses.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • National Travel

    International Travel

    Company Parties/Events
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I will apply for the graduate scheme in a marketing position.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • We attended the xmas party and supplier conference also went on nights out with supplier with all expenses paid for.

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

    • Rent was quite pricey,

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Nightlife in Hertford was good, not too far away, London was only 20 mins by train.

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

    • Yes we went bowling, paintballing and Top Golf

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Marketing

International

September 2007

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