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Retail Work Experience with ASDA

From customer-facing to behind-the-scenes in the head office or warehouse, our work experience helps you find out everything there is to know about working at Asda. Over 8 modules, you’ll explore the different areas of the business and learn what goes on behind the scenes on our mission to give ordinary working people and their families what they need for their shopping. Real value.

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Age range

Students aged 13+ are welcome to apply

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You can start, pause, and continue this experience at any time

Programme overview

Want to help Asda bring brighter living within everyone’s reach? Join us on this virtual work experience programme, as we embark on a journey from concept to shelf.

What's included

This work experience programme will cover various careers at Asda, from customer-facing to behind-the-scenes in the head office or warehouse. Over the course of eight modules, you’ll discover that whatever you’re looking for can be found at Asda!

An Introduction to Asda

In this module, we’ll introduce you to Asda’s brand and cover some top-level information like company history, culture and values. You’ll get to grips with the careers on offer, and reflect on what we cover with a short activity and quiz.

Traders

In this module, you’ll learn how Asda develops its products and uses customer insights to make informed decisions. We’ll also cover the creative and exciting roles of buyers and merchandisers and hear from Asda colleagues in our first pre-recorded talk!

Enablers

Moving on to the next phase of product development, the ‘enablement’ phase. How do technology, data, finance, and head office teams ensure a product is fit for the shelves? What type of responsibilities do these teams have, and where could you fit in? Enablement colleagues will help answer these all-important questions, plus more, in module four!

Movers

Let’s now examine those all-important ‘movers’...the supply chain superstars and warehouse warriors! How do distribution, logistics and warehousing teams work behind the scenes to ensure all products reach their rightful place, on time? Would a supermarket be able to function without them? We’ll uncover these lesser-known departments and shine a spotlight on these fantastic careers. 

Retailers

Let’s unpack the role of a general store manager, delivery driver, optometrist and pharmacist…and discover the skills and attributes you need to make a difference in these key areas. This module will focus on the ‘retailing’ aspect of Asda, as we examine the importance of customer-facing roles. 

Employability Skills

What are employability skills, and why do we need them? In this module, we’ll explore the importance of four key skills: communication, teamwork, leadership and positive attitude. How can you channel these at work, and what role do they play at Asda? We’ll get you thinking about your own strengths and ways you can improve your soft skills, too!

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What is this Virtual Experience?

Stand out to employers

Gain real-world experience with ASDA, boosting your CV and university applications.

Build key skills

Develop industry-specific and transferable skills through hands-on tasks designed by ASDA.

Connect with ASDA

Access insights and advice with industry experts, helping shape your future career path.

FAQs

Here we can answer any questions about the experiences you may have. If your question isn’t on the list - please contact support here.

When will I hear back if I have been successful with my application?

Once you have applied for your programme, you will receive a confirmation email. You will be notified about the outcome of your application via email at least 3 days before the programme start date. Good luck!

Can I apply to multiple programmes?

Yes, you can sign up to multiple programmes with us.

Who can take part in the programme?

Most of our programmes require students to be in school/college. Some programmes require students to be based in specific regions of the UK, this is stipulated by the organisations themselves, and is not defined by Springpod.

However, the ages mentioned on our programmes are more of a guideline than a strict limit. As such, we more than welcome older students to apply as well!

Will I receive a certificate on completion of the programme?

You will receive a certificate on completion of your programme. It will be made available to download whenever your programme is marked as complete.

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