Tesco early careers: how to get in
Last checked 2026-10-22 against Tesco's own careers pages. Every stage below links to where it was read. GoRizzume is independent and not affiliated with Tesco. How we check
At a glance
- Tesco Graduate Programmegraduate schemeOpenVisa sponsorship: No7 stages
- No published deadlineVisa sponsorship: Some tracks7 stages
- Summer InternshipinternshipRolling, closes when filledVisa sponsorship: No
Graduate Programme
How Tesco recruits
not stated. 7 stages, from Tesco's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-04. Test providers are named only where Tesco names them.
Applications may close early once places are filled, so apply well before any published deadline. Source
Step 1: Apply online
Application form
Online application to one graduate scheme only; device needs microphone and camera. Rolling review.
“You can only apply to one graduate scheme, so take some time to explore our schemes across Tesco Group.”
Step 2: Online assessments
Online tests
Online assessments covering motivation, business judgement, problem solving and behaviours, including graduate scenarios. Finance adds timed numerical reasoning.
“The next stage includes our online assessments and a short video interview. [...] You'll also work through scenarios you might face as a Tesco Group graduate.”
Step 2: Short video interview
Other stage
Short video interview taken alongside the online assessments. The graduate route does not say whether it is recorded.
“The next stage includes our online assessments and a short video interview.”
Coding assessment (Software Engineering Graduate Scheme)
Online tests, Codility
Software Engineering applicants also complete a Codility coding assessment.
“Software Engineering Graduate Scheme: A coding assessment delivered through Codility.”
Step 3: Virtual assessment centre
Assessment centre
Virtual assessment centre from 9:00am to 3:30pm with group and individual exercises, preceded by a group coaching session.
- about 390 minutes
“The assessment centre runs from 9:00am to 3:30pm and includes: Group and individual exercises”
Final face-to-face interview (Finance graduate scheme)
Final interview
Finance applicants who pass the assessment centre attend a face-to-face interview at Welwyn Garden City head office.
“If you're successful at the assessment centre, you'll be invited to attend a final face-to-face interview at our head office in Welwyn Garden City”
Feedback and outcome
Offer
Personal feedback call for every assessment centre attendee, with the outcome.
“every candidate who attends an assessment centre can join a personal feedback call.”
Early Careers
Same 7-stage process as the graduate programme above. Programme details
Visa sponsorship
Graduate Programme
Tesco's 2027 graduate schemes recruit on a rolling basis from September, and each open scheme's advert says visa sponsorship is not offered.
“Visa or immigration sponsorship is not offered for this role.”
Early Careers
Tesco answers the sponsorship question on its own early careers page and refuses to commit either way, saying it cannot guarantee sponsorship and keeps the approach under review.
“You must have and be able to evidence the right to work for the location you have applied to, before the start date of your programme. Tesco cannot guarantee sponsorship and keeps its approach under review in line with government guidance.”
Summer Internship
Tesco's 10 week paid summer internships for 2027 are open on a rolling basis across ten business areas, and each advert says visa sponsorship is not offered.
“Visa or immigration sponsorship is not offered for this role.”
Tesco on the Home Office sponsor register
This is general information, not immigration advice. Check gov.uk and the employer's own FAQ before you apply: rules change.
Common questions
- What is the Tesco graduate scheme application process?
- Tesco's own careers pages describe 7 stages: Step 1: Apply online, then Step 2: Online assessments, then Step 2: Short video interview, then Coding assessment (Software Engineering Graduate Scheme), then Step 3: Virtual assessment centre, then Final face-to-face interview (Finance graduate scheme), then Feedback and outcome.
- Which assessment providers does Tesco use?
- Tesco names Codility on its own careers pages.
- Does Tesco sponsor visas for graduates?
- Tesco's 2027 graduate schemes recruit on a rolling basis from September, and each open scheme's advert says visa sponsorship is not offered.
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