Trading Law and Technical Intern Review

by Tesco plc

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • It was really good to get an insight into the business

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

    • Everyone was very friendly and welcoming, and happy to help out if needed

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

    • I could approach my manager at any point, and had weekly meetings to discuss how I was getting on

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

    • Generally had a lot to do, there was the odd occasion when I was waiting on someone for something and didn't have anything to do during that time

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

    • I was given a reasonable amount of responsibility with confidential documents

    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 main project was not at all to do with my degree, however I did learn valuable skills from it, and I was given the opportunity to do a few things which were realted to my degree

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone got on with their work, but people were normally chatting meaning the office wasn't silent which was nice

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

    • As we were the first interns this department has had there were a few things that were not very well organised, but on the whole it was okay

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

    • I had Web Ex training on my very first day, I was taught how to do everything I needed to on the Hub site, and I took part in a Sensory Awareness Course

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

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

    • I would very much like to join the Tesco graduate scheme after I have finished university next year

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were quite a few nights out organised

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

    • Uncertain as I didn't really go out!

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

    • Again, didn't really go out so uncertain!

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

    • There was a pub quiz organised, however it had to be cancelled due to lack of interest

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

East of England

August 2013

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