Intern Food Buyer Review

by Tesco plc

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • Was a very interesting and useful 8 weeks.

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

    • Was trusted with tasks and really felt part of the team.

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

    • My manager was very supportive with any queries or or support I needed throughout the internship programme.

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

    • Was given plenty to do, had an on going project and daily tasks to complete.

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

    • I was given a fair amount of responsibility, untertook numerous projects by myself and was responsible for their outcome.

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

    • Gave me valuable networking, presentation, data analysis and interpersonal skills which will be transferable to anything. Also have me a greater understanding of how a large corporation functions.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Couldn't fault the atmosphere in the office, good balance of work and play

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

    • As this was the first year of the commercial internship programme there was naturally some issues but nothing that caused a problem

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

    • Had some development days working on presentation skills and networking. Was meant to have access to additional online workshops but there was an issue with our logins.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • will hear back next week, if I get offered a job or not.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Was good social events organised

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

    • Mostly went out in London, so expect London prices

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

    • Not much going on in Cheshunt bar a local pub whcih we sometimes went to after work. Mainly went out in London.

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

    • Plenty of social activities going on, sports teams for example.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

South East

August 2013

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