Trainee Merchandiser (Clothing) Review

by Tesco plc

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    2.3

    The Role

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

    • Really enjoyed my year, was a lot better than expected.

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

    • Feel like an intergral part of the team.

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

    • Always able to ask questions and gain clarification, not query is too small it ask.

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

    • Varied by day, some days very busy and dont leave the office until late but others more calm. A definite need to be organised!

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Given a full job roll rather than just a placement and shadowing. Had responsibility over many different areas and tasks.

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

    • Very relevant for a future career in merchandising, have learnt all the basics and gained good experience. Developed broad skills such as time management and excel skills that will be useful when back at university.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Very friendly atmosphere, everyone chats and gets along well.

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

    • More like a job role than a structured placement, not much input after the first few weeks of induction.

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

    • I was able to attend as many courses that I wanted, both related to my job and other areas I had an interest in.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • After a final sign off day then offers for the grad scheme are given to placement employees who have impressed throughout the year. Offer is subject to vacancy and attaining a 2:1.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Nothing much organised by Tesco other than a couple of cath up events. We did organise a few things by ourselves.

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

    • Close to london so not cheap. £350-£500 a month for rent with bills on top.

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

    • Not great in Hertfordshire, plenty of pubs though! Its quite easy to get into london where you're spoilt for choice!

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

    • A few opportunites but these were not specific to placement students and you had to make a point of getting involved.

    2/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Business Management, Fashion Design, Logistics and Operations, Purchasing and Supply, Retail

London

June 2013

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