Trainee Merchandiser Review

by Tesco plc

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

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

    • All teams are so friendly and willing to help. Made some really great friends!

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

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

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

    • I was constantly given new challenges and never left to plod along. I learnt even mor ethan I thought I would.

    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 skills will be transferrable to whatever I go on to do.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Always celebrating Birthdays, engagemeents new homes and more!

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

    • Overall it was well organised but i think that the amount of students on placement means that there is less of a personal touch.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • I could book on to as many courses as I wanted to and there was a wide choice available.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • You have to complete a sign off process to be offered a job but I think they are really keen to have as many placement students come back as possible.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • We have created our own social media groups but there are not many events organised by the company.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • My commute was quite long so petrol costs were high but the area is average priced in terms of living costs.

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

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

    • 4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Retail

London

June 2013

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