Project Support Co-ordinator Review

by Volkswagen Group UK

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • The responsibility you get at Volkswagen Group UK is great, the people and work is fun and interesting!

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

    • The company has a great "feel good" atmosphere, although times can be rough everyone is there to help and improve the experience.

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

    • Managers are always welcome to help, support and advise you on whatever topics you feel like discussing.

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

    • Always reasonable busy. Some days there is just enough to get you through the day and not be bored, sometimes it can be extremely busy but it is always appreciated by colleagues and managers, sometimes rewarded for the dedication and hard work.

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

    • Given the opportunity to own and run projects and important areas of large projects. Have the opportunity to make a difference to the business.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Provided many scenarios to develop upon skills learnt in university but also delivered the platform to develop key stakeholder management and communication skill which university can not teach!

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Always enjoyable!

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

    • Could have been more work pre-placement, but once in placement the set up is great. You are not treated like an undergraduate but a member of the team.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Provided many training courses, can choose as course to go on as you like.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Car

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • After completing a year at the business you are treated the same as any other graduate if you wish to go on the graduate scheme. More should be done to keep hold of the undergraduate students.

    2/5

    The Culture

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

    • Large group so you have the opportunity to be as socially active as you wish!

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

    • Cost of living is not bad at all, with the cheap loan car available lots of disposal income is available.

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

    • Milton Keynes is good for a good social drinking, nightclubs are nothing special, but being close to London means that is always a possibility.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Various sports team to get into.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

June 2016

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