Associate Consultant Review

by Tesco plc

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • This was a great placement what offered wide range of developments opportunities.

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

    • The team i worked were great and the wider team were also good at welcoming you and also providing support.

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

    • When you needed help or to develop they were very willing to help and to offer guidance.

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

    • You were a trusted member of a team what had to develop the day job and you were always busy trying to achieve the best for the customers.

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

    • You had your own events to manage and land on time. These events cost the busy money and you were in charge to make sure they were excellent value for the customers.

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

    • Developments opportunities were always there and they are willing to support you, but also they offer a great mentor programme to help you throughout the year.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere in the office we very good, you had work to get on with but there was always chatting going on, it was very comfortable.

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

    • There were some areas which could have been better for example at the start getting the equipment, but once you were settled in which didn't take long.

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

    • They are very keen on personal development and they will help in anyway they can but at the end of the day it is down to you to take lead of your development.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

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

    • They are very willing to offer a assessment centre to the placements who show they have the will and drive to become the leaders of tomorrow.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • The social scene was very good between the placements students and also between everyone in the office.

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

    • Cost of living wasn't to high, and eating and social scene weren't too bad.

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

    • Not amazing around where Tesco is based but the towns very close were pretty good but also you are very close to London.

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

    • There were opportunities available.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

July 2014

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