Undergraduate Technical Assistant Review

by Tesco plc

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Rating

2.8/5
  • The Role
    3.3
  • The Company
    2.9
  • The Culture
    2.1

    The Role

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

    • My placement was varied with lots of different aspects and learnings. However, in the start this can be a lot of information to get your head round.

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

    • The technical team were incredibly welcoming and help was always there if I needed it, however the wider team were more distant and I don't think appreciated my work.

    2/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • My line manager was very supportive and no question was too silly, she always had time for my development and I really enjoyed working with her.

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

    • At Tesco you are always very busy and there is possibly much too for an undergraduate to take on, however help was always offered.

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • My manager left on maternity leave and there was a gap of a couple of weeks before there was replacement cover, for those couple of weeks I was basically running my own category!

    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 opened my eyes to the commercial world, there was a detailed undergraduate programme in which there was a lot of relevant training which I will take back to uni and further.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • There was already a great atmosphere in the office with a constant buzz. However, you still had enough quiet time to get on with your tasks.

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

    • The Undergraduate team were very well organised however, moving into the category there seemed to be a lack of communication, this should be improved going forward.

    2/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • There was a lot of training over the year with key sessions in Presentational skills, communication and ethics.

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

    • Company Parties/Events
    2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Tesco are a huge organisation there is a massive amount of potential for Graudates. Time and money are invested into the Graduate scheme with 200 graduates being employeed last year across the business.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Most people really enjoyed having a placement student on the team and you are fully included on team days and nights out.

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

    • Just outside of London is very expensive to live, the salary just about covers your basic living costs.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • There were a few socials and nights out but not as many as some other teams. The split varies heavily by category.

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

    • Not much opportunity to extend your development outside of work.

    2/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

May 2013

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