Group Food Commercial Buying Intern Review

by Tesco plc

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • really good insight into buying, incredible people!

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

    • there is an amazing work culture at Tesco, where you are more likely to get promoted if you get others promoted.

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

    • had a great manager and 'buddy'

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

    • some days were crazy, but i always had something to do

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

    • quite alot! a shocking amount

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

    • decided what i want to do, will hopefully be returning on the graduate scheme

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • ugly office, lovely people

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • some teething problems as it is the first year

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

    • got alot of support

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • hopefully i got the job! find out soon!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • really good bunch of interns

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

    • less expensive than centeral london, still more that outside london

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

    • if you went into centeral london, great, in north london, poor

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

    • football ect.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

September 2013

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