Store Design & Store Layout Planning Placement Review

by Tesco plc

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • Completely fulfilling experience, makes me look forward to working full time

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

    • All of my team mates were very welcoming when I first joined the team and were so friendly.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • If I needed to ask for any help then I could. All of the questions that I wanted to ask were directed to my team members who gladly answered them.

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

    • I never really felt like I was overworked. The balance of work was pretty much spot on.

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

    • Normal responsibility had been given to me which they give to their normal employees, that made me so happy.

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

    • All of the skills that I picked up are valuable. I really feel like an improved person after this experience. I feel more confident when I'm talking and working in a team. The communication skills that I picked up will definitely assist me in the future in my studies and beyond.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Amazing atmosphere. I felt very comfortable working in the office.

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

    • I didn't feel at any point that there was any more that could have been done to improve how organised it was. Everything was just seamless!

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

    • They offered me all of the training that I needed to get started with my work. After I got started I was offered any other training that I desired to improve the quality of my work which I felt was very good

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

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

    • I feel like I have a great shot at a graduate position.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was a very good social scene. I got on well with all of the other interns and also my team members.

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

    • It could be better. It's definitely not the cheapest place!

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

    • The clubs that I went to were awesome.

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

    • Company events and dinners were offered which I thought was a nice touch.

    4/5
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South East

November 2013

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