Retail Measurement Specialist Review

by Vauxhall

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.1
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • I thoroughly enjoyed every single day!

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Everyone is welcoming, friendly and willing to help you learn and enjoy what you do

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • There is an immense amount of support and guidance from peers, everyone wants you to become a better version of yourself

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

    • Extremely busy - but I preferred that

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

    • I was given so much responsibility - I helped manage a Retailer divestment and acquisition

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

    • I feel so much more confident in everything, I have had a taste for real work and I understand how to act and what is expected of me. I feel more determined to do well in my career and I would go back to Vauxhall.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very quiet - I did not enjoy this, however it helped when I was extremely busy and needed to concentrate.

    2/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Very organized, I felt like I knew what I had to do, and when by.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • I was given numerous training sessions

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

    • Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • The salaries are good and the opportunities are varied - they inspire their employees to work up the company

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes! great social scene, there is about 95 placement students so the groups and events are great

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

    • I live in the area of Vauxhall, so I managed to save a lot of money. The only cost I incurred was petrol, which was around £30 a month (cheap)

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Luton doesn't have the greatest night life, but surrounding areas do.

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

    • Loads - charity days, social activities etc.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

June 2016

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