Finance Intern Executive Review

by Tesco plc

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    2.5

    The Role

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

    • Social aspect let it down slightly. Not a single night out or social event organised centrally.

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

    • The Tesco way really appreciates the individual and does as much as it can to support you.

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

    • Excellent manager, nothing is ever a problem and would bend over backwards for you.

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

    • Not as busy as i would have liked

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

    • Definately in charge of meaningful projects

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

    • Invaluable experience and able to create a huge network of friends which are high up in the company.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Laid back, always up for a laugh and can aslways spare time for a chat.

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

    • Kind of made up as i went along but that wasnt really a bad thing.

    2/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • I personally feel that no other company invests in their people quite like Tesco do.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

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

    • I am passionate about the company and want to continue with Tesco.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • I moved to London and didnt know anyone, the company did not centerally organise social events and most of the othe interns werent really outgoing. The interns in my team are sperated in different offices which are miles apart therefore it doesnt give you a chance to get to know them and organise nights out. All nights out were organised on a poorly set up facebook page in which nobody really replied to posts about going out. In the end we had a group of 10 or so outgoing interns across the whole company which is a tiny percentage of total interns

    1/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • stuck between staying close to the office and saving on travel or staying in london and paying doouble the rent and a £15 travel card everyday to travel to work. Either lose the buzz of london or not have enough money to go out in london anyway.

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Although it was a struggle to get people out when we did the nights were great!

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

    • I was involved in two football games per week aswell as sports with my colleagues.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Economics, Financial Management, Retail, Sales

London

August 2013

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