Tesco - Chinese Graduate Programme

Tesco - Chinese Graduate Programme

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Date:11/02/2009

Time: 16:00pm - 17:00pm) s$ G) N, d$ |9 K5 o/ b

We opened our first stores internationally in central Europe in 1995. Today, we operate in 13 countries across the globe, employ over 400,000 employees and have some 3,000 stores worldwide. Our most recent venture is to the West Coast of the United States. Our International Business is now the main focus for our future growth.
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As a graduate at Tesco, you'll be part of an exciting, growing and transforming business - we currently have more shop floor space overseas than in the UK and this is just the beginning of where we want to get to.

In 2004 we introduced Tesco to China and now trade in more than 54 hypermarkets, employing close to 26,000 people. Growing our number of stores by 20% next year, we plan to move out of the Shanghai area and focus on other parts of China (we opened our first store in Beijing in 2007). In September 2006 we launched our own-brand Legou Value products in our Shanghai, Jiangsu, and Zhejiang stores, with over 1,000 product lines now to our name.

The emergence of international retailing is not something that happens overnight - it requires a long term approach. Our approach to International retail is simple. It's about being flexible, building market share and developing capability. Each market is unique and therefore requires a unique approach. In every country our offer is local - we respond to local cultures, local customers, local supply chains and local regulations. It's about meeting our customer's needs by doing those little things that mean a lot.
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What's more we are committed to recruiting top talent and investing in their development. And that's where you fit in.

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The China Graduate Programme ' }1 q# W5 b- c8 S. I9 r  ~

Our business in China is growing and developing fast. Which is both great news for us and great news for you. We've got a number of unique opportunities in some of the following business areas : , U4 N3 {% Y( P! K# k4 Y
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*    Commercial Buying (Food, Non-food, Trading Law and Technical)
*    Property (Site Research) % |) R" h& a  |' ]! d" s+ `
*    HR
*    Store Operations 4 D% [. J2 G9 @0 g* \7 }8 w. H6 D
*    Supply Chain : h4 E! l4 Z8 ^+ F/ z# w$ N
*    Marketing
*    Finance $ K/ N1 s3 d4 _0 B4 \% L8 S
*    Corporate and Legal Affairs 5 j9 ]1 C/ d  T1 n! m! y
*    IT


The China Graduate Programme is a 12-month Fast-Track scheme with unique opportunities in all of our business areas. From Finance and Commercial to Personnel and Marketing, we'll sit down with you and work out which area of our business will benefit your development and our success. * p( _- d& y$ p

Once selected, you'll join us in China during September, then spend six to nine months on a structured development programme in the UK. This will include time in our UK stores, where it all started and where it all still happens. You'll then develop skills in your chosen business area, before making a permanent move to China (Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou and Shenyang) to complete your programme.1 L* l5 y) `$ q" k0 k; u
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This programme will give you the specialist technical skills you need to excel in your chosen area, not to mention the Tesco leadership skills you'll need to succeed. In the UK, you'll also learn about the Tesco group processes and the 'Tesco Way' of doing things. Whether you end up becoming a commercial buyer, a supply chain manager, a financial analyst or an HR specialist you'll have the opportunities to demonstrate what you can do and what you're made of. , Z. }: e3 _* a/ ^# o
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To drive our business growth internationally and make your mark, you'll be:
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*    Qualified or expecting at least a 2:1 degree (or equivalent) in any discipline
*    Fluent in both English and Mandarin
*    Interested in, and passionate for, Retail
*    Driven and determined to succeed in a challenging environment
*    Confident in your analytical skills
*    Able to influence others and have excellent interpersonal skills
*    Open to other cultures and willing to learn 1 ]: o* v3 j: o, ?/ a
*    Able to legally work in China and be willing to relocate to China 8 C6 w1 E  n: h. z9 ?- H
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For the 2009 China Graduate Programme the recruitment process is as follows:
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*    On-line applications - b+ c) V0 x$ z' s2 }
*    Telephone Interviews
*    Face-to-face interviews 6 v, ~" J0 ]5 [
*    Assessment Centre / X) P8 z, F2 @# W; j: I
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Please note the programme will re-open in January/February 2009
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Feedback from Current Graduates

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Leon Sun (Commercial)
"This programme offered me a great opportunity to start my career in a fast-paced environment. Working as a buyer in Tesco Commercial is challenging, I was surprised by the amount of responsibility I was given at such an early stage as a graduate trainee. Working alongside talented and driven people provides me great support and encouragement from senior sponsors and colleagues. Every decision we make has tangible result, I really enjoy seeing goals achieved, which makes me feel that I can really contribute something to the biggest UK retailer and gives me great motivation. With other graduates started in the same year as me, we support each other when we're having bad days, but also celebrate success!"

John Zhang (Marketing)
"The program places me in a real job from day one and I have the responsibility and the opportunity to make a difference. It's very rewarding to feel that I am making a valuable contribution to the business. In Clubcard I've improved my technical and analytical skills and developed the relationship with our agencies. Most importantly, both my colleagues and senior sponsors are always supportive. This really helped me to cross over all difficulties."$ a1 A* X7 e6 z6 V. Q
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Nini Zhou (Group Sourcing)
"This programme helped me to grow within a comprehensive commercial area, providing commercial experiences in both domestic and international markets. I thoroughly enjoyed this programme because I was always given support and encouragement from both my colleagues and senior sponsors. This has given me a huge motivation to learn and to accept new challenge."

Kevin Guan (HR)
"Working in Human Resources has always been my dream. This program made my dream come true, and provided a lot of opportunities to practice what I have learnt from my past experience. My line manager and sponsors from China and UK gave me huge support and set up a made to measure Personal Development Plan. I believe I will be more confident to face the challenges in the future.") ~4 d5 X. t3 y6 B: ~- M, e

Cissy Wang (Corporate Affairs) 5 I2 |: K/ l, f1 G& Y8 G
"The eight-month training programme for me was not only about learning, there were plenty of opportunities to observe, practice and do a real job, which was helpful for my current role. Most importantly, my sponsors in UK and China watched closely my progress, and guided my development all the way through the programme. Besides, there are chances to make good friends and have fun with colleagues in the UK."
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Tiantian Wang (Commercial) , c5 ^* A' S1 ?
"This programme is a good start as a fresh graduate. You will have a number of amazing experiences once you join in us."/ T. j8 c3 l- d- c$ e7 {( C
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Jun Huang (IT)
"The key point I learned is the attitude; as the attitude could change the way you work and accordingly change the outcome of your work. I would like to share it with all the Chinese graduates in the UK no matter one day you will be my colleague or not. Good Luck!"

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