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Hello, I have seen a lot of questions about Tesco in this forum so I have decided to post a thread where you can ask me questions about the world's third largest retailer. I will do my best to answer as fully as I can, but please be aware that we are a huge business, so I simply might not know the answer - but if it is important I will endeavour to find out off one of my colleagues.
I started with Tesco on the graduate in-store programme, so I would be happy to help with any questions about that as well.
I started with Tesco on the graduate in-store programme, so I would be happy to help with any questions about that as well.
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(Original post by Terryw)
How do you answer the application-the bit at the back where you select "more like you" or "less like you" very unusual.
How do you answer the application-the bit at the back where you select "more like you" or "less like you" very unusual.
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I believe there are right & wrong answers for that section, a staff member filled mine out for me =P But yeah if you just think sensibly about what Tesco would want, then you'll be fine. However there is a trick in there; the same questions are asked twice. You have to make sure you are consistent.
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(Original post by Ubiquitous)
Hello, I have seen a lot of questions about Tesco in this forum so I have decided to post a thread where you can ask me questions about the world's third largest retailer. I will do my best to answer as fully as I can, but please be aware that we are a huge business, so I simply might not know the answer - but if it is important I will endeavour to find out off one of my colleagues.
I started with Tesco on the graduate in-store programme, so I would be happy to help with any questions about that as well.
Hello, I have seen a lot of questions about Tesco in this forum so I have decided to post a thread where you can ask me questions about the world's third largest retailer. I will do my best to answer as fully as I can, but please be aware that we are a huge business, so I simply might not know the answer - but if it is important I will endeavour to find out off one of my colleagues.
I started with Tesco on the graduate in-store programme, so I would be happy to help with any questions about that as well.
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(Original post by Ubiquitous)
I have decided to post a thread where you can ask me questions about the world's third largest retailer.
I have decided to post a thread where you can ask me questions about the world's third largest retailer.
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(Original post by artorscience?)
I have a question... when I applied to Tesco, had the interview etc. the manager who had interviewed had to give me feedback on why I didn't get the position. But he couldn't just tell me that there was a better candidate for the job, he seemed to be required to tell me my failings which he couldn't because in the end I'd just picked up a couple fewer points in the scoring system than the person they employed. Why is the application process like this? (I feel so sorry for the young managers who can't use initiative or pick candidates in a more decisive way
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I have a question... when I applied to Tesco, had the interview etc. the manager who had interviewed had to give me feedback on why I didn't get the position. But he couldn't just tell me that there was a better candidate for the job, he seemed to be required to tell me my failings which he couldn't because in the end I'd just picked up a couple fewer points in the scoring system than the person they employed. Why is the application process like this? (I feel so sorry for the young managers who can't use initiative or pick candidates in a more decisive way
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Ive recently had an interest in applying for tesco but im confused on how to apply, i checked online and it didnt say, can u help please?
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(Original post by inziebaybee)
Ive recently had an interest in applying for tesco but im confused on how to apply, i checked online and it didnt say, can u help please?
Ive recently had an interest in applying for tesco but im confused on how to apply, i checked online and it didnt say, can u help please?
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yea general assisstant, erm do i not need to ask if there are actually vacancies coz im going to try my 3 local stores, is the application form online the same as the one that i will pick up?
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I got a question for you...how do you find management? I'm trying again for sign on (failed it last time by 3% 
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(Original post by inziebaybee)
yea general assisstant, erm do i not need to ask if there are actually vacancies coz im going to try my 3 local stores, is the application form online the same as the one that i will pick up?
yea general assisstant, erm do i not need to ask if there are actually vacancies coz im going to try my 3 local stores, is the application form online the same as the one that i will pick up?
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(Original post by Scotsman1988)
I got a question for you...how do you find management? I'm trying again for sign on (failed it last time by 3%)
I got a question for you...how do you find management? I'm trying again for sign on (failed it last time by 3%
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Hard luck with the sign off. Make sure you are comfortable with all aspects of the leadership framework and can link these to the company steering wheel and remember, if you are good enough eventually this will be recognised and you will be signed off. What department and store are you from?
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(Original post by Ubiquitous)
I suggest you apply using the in-store application form. I've never heard of a single person being recruited from an online source. I'm not even sure our infrastructure is set up to deal with online applications in-store.
I suggest you apply using the in-store application form. I've never heard of a single person being recruited from an online source. I'm not even sure our infrastructure is set up to deal with online applications in-store.
For the questionnaire I suggest to people who ask me that they look through the Tesco Careers website, especially at the customer Assistant role. It explains on there what sort of person Tesco likes and this may help people to answer the questionnaire.
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thanks scotman1988 u really helped, im going to go into my local 3 stores to apply, do u think i should hand my CV in along with the application form?
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(Original post by inziebaybee)
thanks scotman1988 u really helped, im going to go into my local 3 stores to apply, do u think i should hand my CV in along with the application form?
thanks scotman1988 u really helped, im going to go into my local 3 stores to apply, do u think i should hand my CV in along with the application form?
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Hey,
Got an interview at Tesco on Tuesday, can anyone give advice on what sort of things they'll ask and generally what to expect?
Thanks
Got an interview at Tesco on Tuesday, can anyone give advice on what sort of things they'll ask and generally what to expect?
Thanks
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I am a manager at Tesco. Tell me what your chosen job is and what store it is at and I will try and give you some advice.
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Its for a new store opening near me, no specific position as it was advertised as general assistant.
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(Original post by lou_lou87)
Its for a new store opening near me, no specific position as it was advertised as general assistant.
Its for a new store opening near me, no specific position as it was advertised as general assistant.
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