Graduate Employers Guides - Tesco

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	Employer Information
	Name:	Tesco
	Application Deadline:	Until full
	Starting Salaries:	Very competitive
	Regions:	Nationwide
	Industries:	Finance; General Management; Market Research; Sales & Marketing; Retail; IT
	Website:	http://www.tesco-graduates.com
	Email:	N/A
	Telephone:	N/A
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What is Tesco?

Tesco is probably best known as the UK’s number one retailer: a worldwide brand with a £51.7 billion turnover. Tesco operates in 14 different global markets, emlpoying over 470,000 people in its 4,300 stores. Impressive figures. And it's not just a financially profitable company neither - Tesco has been voted "Britain's Favourite Supermarket" for four consecutive years. Yet you may be unaware that Tesco is also a trail-blazer when it comes to greener retailing: a company that puts emphasis on its sustainability and reducing its impact on the environment, while contributing to the communities in which it serves.

So what does this mean for graduates? It means they’ll be joining a pioneering company that takes corporate responsibility seriously – much like their people’s development. With Tesco’s structured fast-track programmes, progression is one of many outstanding rewards. Think you've got what it takes?

What roles are available at Tesco?

Tesco now hosts an amazing 17 graduate schemes, ranging across a distinctly varied set of areas. Graduates can choose from:

Application process for Tesco.

Applications can be made through Tesco's graduate website.

Entry requirements

As well as a 2:1 degree (or a 2:2 for Buying and merchandising and Product Technology) - achieved or expected when applying - and a minimum of 240 UCAS points (280 for Corporate Marketing and Customer Analysis and Research), graduates should be able to demonstrate a range of the following:

• Energy, enthusiasm and determination
• Good communication skills
• Leadership ability
• Confidence
• Planning and organisational ability
• The ability to cope under pressure and thrive in a challenging environment
• A natural flair for teamwork
• Sound analytical ability and some creative thinking
• A customer focused mindset and personal integrity

Future prospects and training at Tesco.

Tesco's graduate programs won't see graduates spending more time in the classroom: instead, graduates are thrown straight into day-to-day work in their chosen area. This enables them to develop the operational training and behavioural skills required for the role. But don't worry if you don't feel ready for responsibility straight away; Tesco's induction period gives all new graduates the opportunity to build relationships with the experienced personnel they will be working closely with, who will be on hand to offer advice and guidance along the way. In addition, Tesco offers a series of technical training programs, and encourages its graduates to undertake professional development opportunities wherever possible.

Depending on the area they join, graduates can expect to be involved in a wide range of activities to help the company progress. This can include sourcing and tasting prospective products; negotiating prices with suppliers; customer servicing and management opportunities; predicting sales forecasts; acquiring land for development projects; or developing material for board presentations. Within three to five years, graduates could even be running a depot or store themselves. How's that for career prospects?

Other comments about Tesco.

Tesco is always talent spotting, so couple that with a constantly expanding portfolio of business interests, and the prospects within Tesco are very good.

Experiences

If you have applied to Tesco, we would like you to hear from you. Please use the following form to detail your experiences of application, to aid those interested in following a similar career path.

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