Trainee Technologist Review

by Tesco plc

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • Being on a placement year meant I was able to experience different areas of the business, and identify the areas i enjoyed the most.

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

    • Gaining trust from colleagues is a challenge I faced, however when overcome, it is great to know your opinion matters and is valued by all.

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

    • There is always support available - you just have to ask.

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

    • Initally, I was not busy - I did not feel streched. After speaking to the relevant people, I was able to take on more and I felt I was being used to my full potential.

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

    • Your objectives are real and relevant to the company - you are accountable for your own objectives.

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

    • An invaluable expereince - learning the true meaning of time management and prioritisation.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • You become part of the team and build relationships with the people you work with, but there is always work to be done!

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

    • The year was well planned with training etc. but there is always room for improvement - feedback is always wanted to ensure the programme is the best it can be.

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

    • All training is available to you - it is up to you how much or how little you do.

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

    • National Travel

    International Travel

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • I would love to come back, and the great thing is there are so many different roles within the company and you are always encouraged to develop yourself.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Again, it is all dependant on how much you choose to involve yourself, but you are treated as a member of the team.

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

    • As you are not based in central London, it is cheaper, however there are good rail/road links to London.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Good public transport from London ro local areas.

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

    • Again, there are opportunites, you have to be proactive about finding them.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

June 2013

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