Buying Intern Review

by Tesco plc

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    2.8
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • This was such a good experience. I got to do so much: product development, supplier meetings, factory visits etc.

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

    • My team made me feel very welcome, but I didn't have much responsibility.

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

    • I had about an hour contact time a week because the team was so busy. It would have been nice to have a bit more contact time with my manager.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Some days I was really busy. This was mainly driven by the project we had to complete. But other days I had nothing to do.

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

    • I wouldn't say I really had any responsibility but it was such a good experience and I have learned loads. Other interns had a lot more to do, so everyone had a completely different experience.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I think the skills I have learned from Tesco will stay with me for life. I am more confident now than I used to be, especially with meeting people in important positions. For example we had to give a presentation at the end of the internship to the category direction of beers and spirits.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone is very driven at Tesco which creates a really nice vibe. But also the atmosphere is quite relaxed, which is really good.

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

    • The placement could have been organised better. On my store placement, the store didn't even know I was coming.

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

    • Tesco provided masterclasses and development days and are really focused on improving the skill sets of their employees.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised/Company Gym

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

    • Employment prospects at Tesco are fantastic. At the end of the internship there is the chance of a job offer if you have impressed them.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • As a group of 10 interns in UK Food, we all got on really well. All the interns would have lunch together and we even organised a night out.

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

    • The general cost of accomodation is between £80-£100.

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

    • Cheshunt is quite a peaceful area, but the train station is really close to Tesco and it only takes about 20-30 minutes to get into London.

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

    • There weren't really any oppotunities to do anything sports related, but interns met up all the time. There are also a lot of oppotunities to go out for meals with your team.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Purchasing and Supply, Retail

South East

August 2013

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