Support Office Intern, Operations Development Review

by Tesco plc

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • This was difficult at first, as you're given completely free-rein over a project, which is actually pretty daunting given the size of the business. As I got further in, I got to my feet a bit better and started to really enjoy myself.

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

    • People here are really friendly and warm, and always willing to lend a hand. They look out for you, and value your opinions and ideas.

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

    • Some support was given, but this internship is about finding your own way. Help and support is there if you need it, but you have to ask.

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

    • Some days were manic, some were pretty quiet, but it balanced out quite nicely.

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

    • You're responsible for your own project, so everything is entirely up to you!

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

    • There are more life skills taken away from this than anything that's particularly relevant to your degree. Personal development is really big here, so you're sure to take something away with you.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • There is always an upbeat atmosphere, even when the pressure is on. Dress-down Fridays are incredibly jolly.

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

    • Impressive, given that this was the first year

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

    • Personal development is huge - more important that your project work,

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

    • 3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • The internship scheme follows straight on to the grad scheme, if they like you - with no need to be reassessed.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • I hear there was, though I was acting as a carer for an elderly relative during my placement, so I was not personally involved. Others have been very positive about social events.

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

    • Depends if you're living in Welwyn Garden City or, as some poeple did, in London. Welwyn is reasonably priced.

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

    • Welwyn has no night life, but it's a shiort train ride away from London

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

    • Some, like a pub quizz and inter-intern games, but not much else that wasn't a night out organised by interns.

    3/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

South East

August 2013

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