Aftersales Finance Analyst Review

by Vauxhall

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • Vauxhall has a great placement scheme in place. It was a great work environment and having so many other undergraduates made it a lot of fun.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Everyone is very welcoming and this year I have felt that everyone is willing to help me out.

    5/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Support within Vauxhall is great. We are given a mentor at the start of the year which is really useful. Managers are very supportive and do all they can to help.

    4/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • The business of my job role varies throughout the month. I would say I am a good level of busy! If I ever have any free time there is plenty going on and i often ask if my manager needs any help.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • During my placement I was given quite a lot of responsibility. To start with this was quite daunting but there is a great support network within Vauxhall and within a few months I was very comfortable with what I was doing.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I have learnt some great skills this year to take back to uni. Time management and prioritisation has been crucial this year and I feel these new skills will come in very handy next year during my final year.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • The office is a great place to work. Everyone is friendly and chatty. The office is open and there are plenty of windows to bring in a lot of light.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Vauxhall have a great scheme in place that has been running for over 20 years. Everything was set up ready to go when required. Any issues I had were dealt with quickly and effectively.

    5/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • The company invested a lot into me. I received some great excel training which i will take away from this placement and use for now and the future. We have also been given the opportunity to shadow other departments which has been an eye opener and something that has helped me a great deal.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised/Company Gym
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • The company is great and if given the opportunity to return I would love to. But this year has made me realise what I wish to do in the future and right now I am not sure Vauxhall is the place to start my career.

    3/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • Great social scene. There was always something going on!

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • The cost of living is quite similar to that at uni. We live in student style housing so pay a rent to reflect this. Socialising costs are similar to those at uni. I have found this year i have spent a lot more on doing activities and socialising because we have the weekends free.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Coming from a uni town with a strong nightlife with 4/5 clubs to a town with just 1 it was interesting. But because there are so many of us we make a night great even if the place is quite. I have had some great nights out.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Due to the large undergraduate family and Vauxhall there were numerous opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work. With over 100 undergrads there was always something on the go.

    4/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

June 2016

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