Operations Coordinator Review

by Volkswagen Group UK

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Rating

2.4/5
  • The Role
    2.5
  • The Company
    2.9
  • The Culture
    1.6

    The Role

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

    • It was a good experience and I learnt a lot about myself but I was in an area that I had no interest in. I was exposed to lots of parts of the business so the people side of the role was a real benefit to the role.

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Recognition from my manager was rare and the rest of the team was too busy to notice that I was going above and beyond my role.

    2/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • I struggled a lot and had to get a mentor to assist me and offer some guidance. I've learnt to take care of myself from this though.

    2/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Extremely busy, I work long hours, don't have a lunch hour and it feels like I still don't have enough time in the day. I can't remember the last time that I worked 9-5:30.

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given a lot of responsibility which was great but I didn't have much support to go with that responsibility which was quite daunting at first.

    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 have gained confidence both in personality and in my abilities so I believe I will participate far more in my final year. I think the main thing for me has been the networking that I have done this year, I've made a lot of contacts that I hope to be able to call upon in the future.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • I'm surrounded by a lovely department but it is very serious, most people have their head down for most of the day and just get on with their work.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • The induction process was not great but the team were prepared to help me get stuck in from day one.

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

    • You have access to lots of training courses which is great but they aren't publicised enough. It was only because I was persistent that I got booked on to lots of courses.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Company Car

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I wouldn't consider coming back on the graduate scheme but I wouldn't rule it out as an option a few years down the line in a permanent position.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was during the week but at the weekend, there wasn't much to do in the area so we all went to visit friends or family.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • It is extremely expensive, for the salary we received, you really struggled to pay the bills each month, never mind save anything!

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • This is something that the area really hasn't got right, it's terrible!

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • I think there is an option to get subsidised tickets to sporting events and play football but that's about it!

    2/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

June 2016

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