Tesco is one of the leading multinational general merchandise and grocery retailer, having its headquarter situated in CHESHUNT,UK. It was established by Jack Cohen in the year 1919. At present Tesco is ranked as the third largest multinational retailer in world in terms of revenue generated and in terms of profits it is the second largest. According to 2010-2011 report Tesco generated whooping revenue of Euro 60.93 billion and its operating income was Euro 3.81 billion. Tesco provides employment to more 472,000 people around the globe. Tesco has its stores in 15 countries across North America, Asia, and Europe and is currently the retail chain leader in UK, Malaysia ,Thailand and the Republic of Ireland.
Tesco believes that the young people are the ones who can take a company to the top level with their unwavering determination and hard work.Tesco offers 20 programmes under its Tesco graduate scheme. There is an excellent chance that you will find the perfect programme that relates to your dreams and skills. Tesco always provides support to their newly graduated employees at each step and helps them in their further growth.
The various programmes are-
1. Store Programme- In this programme graduates learn the skills required to become a senior manager of a Tesco store. The duration of the programme is either 12 or 24 months, depending upon the type of store you want join. At the beginning you will explained about the various aspects of a business and then you will explained about what is expected from a line manager.
The application procedure for Store programme is-Online self assessment.Online application form .Psychometric testing. Telephone interview .Work sample in store. Assessment centre.
2. Office Programme-The office programme is further subdivided into various specialist careers which are involved in various business areas. In each programme you will be taught the skills and the technical knowledge required to move ahead. Each programme has its own working environment, opportunities, requirements and style. The various office programmes are-
1. Buying.
2. Corporate affairs.
3. Corporate marketing.
4. Customer analysis.
5. Finance.
6. Human resource.
7. Merchandising.
8. Product technologies.
9. Property.
10. Supply chain.
The application procedure for Office programme is-
1. Online self assessment.
2. Online application form.
3. Office based interview.
4. Assessment centre.
5. Verbal/Psychometric/numerical testing.
3. Distribution Programme- Distribution process is the heart of any business and especially retail chains. Buying products from suppliers and then transporting them to stores in right time is very important to meet the continuous consumer demand and to maintain the leadership in market. It is not like the usual 9-5 job; in here you have to tackle various obstacles daily and sometimes you will feel like you are working 24/7 for 365 days.
The application procedure is-
1. Online self-assessment.
2. Online application form.
3. Psychometric Testing.
4. Telephone interview.
6. Work sample at distribution centre.
7. Assessment centre.
Centre for Interview and Assessment-
Interviews for the office programmes are held at Tesco head office located in Hertfordshire.
For store and also for distribution management programme first an interview will be taken on the telephone. The candidates who clear the telephonic interview will be asked to do work for one or two day, this work is related to the course they have opted for. It helps them to get a better knowledge of the course for which they have applied and also on the other hand it also helps the mangers in understanding the working skill of the candidate.
The final stage for all the programme is assessment centre. The number of days at the assessment centre varies according to the programme.
Tesco believes that the young people are the ones who can take a company to the top level with their unwavering determination and hard work.Tesco offers 20 programmes under its Tesco graduate scheme. There is an excellent chance that you will find the perfect programme that relates to your dreams and skills. Tesco always provides support to their newly graduated employees at each step and helps them in their further growth.
The various programmes are-
1. Store Programme- In this programme graduates learn the skills required to become a senior manager of a Tesco store. The duration of the programme is either 12 or 24 months, depending upon the type of store you want join. At the beginning you will explained about the various aspects of a business and then you will explained about what is expected from a line manager.
The application procedure for Store programme is-Online self assessment.Online application form .Psychometric testing. Telephone interview .Work sample in store. Assessment centre.
2. Office Programme-The office programme is further subdivided into various specialist careers which are involved in various business areas. In each programme you will be taught the skills and the technical knowledge required to move ahead. Each programme has its own working environment, opportunities, requirements and style. The various office programmes are-
1. Buying.
2. Corporate affairs.
3. Corporate marketing.
4. Customer analysis.
5. Finance.
6. Human resource.
7. Merchandising.
8. Product technologies.
9. Property.
10. Supply chain.
The application procedure for Office programme is-
1. Online self assessment.
2. Online application form.
3. Office based interview.
4. Assessment centre.
5. Verbal/Psychometric/numerical testing.
3. Distribution Programme- Distribution process is the heart of any business and especially retail chains. Buying products from suppliers and then transporting them to stores in right time is very important to meet the continuous consumer demand and to maintain the leadership in market. It is not like the usual 9-5 job; in here you have to tackle various obstacles daily and sometimes you will feel like you are working 24/7 for 365 days.
The application procedure is-
1. Online self-assessment.
2. Online application form.
3. Psychometric Testing.
4. Telephone interview.
6. Work sample at distribution centre.
7. Assessment centre.
Centre for Interview and Assessment-
Interviews for the office programmes are held at Tesco head office located in Hertfordshire.
For store and also for distribution management programme first an interview will be taken on the telephone. The candidates who clear the telephonic interview will be asked to do work for one or two day, this work is related to the course they have opted for. It helps them to get a better knowledge of the course for which they have applied and also on the other hand it also helps the mangers in understanding the working skill of the candidate.
The final stage for all the programme is assessment centre. The number of days at the assessment centre varies according to the programme.
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