Operations Project Coordinator Review

by Volkswagen Group UK

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    2.1

    The Role

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

    • I thoroughly enjoy the work placement so far, I'm a month in and have learnt so many different things that you don't get taught through education.

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

    • With my colleagues I am treated as an adult, and they always ask for my input to base decisions in order to gain a fresh new perspective about a certain decision.

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

    • I have regular 1:1's with my managers along with inductions with other parts of the business that I'm interested in.

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

    • I have always got tasked to be getting on with, along with new and different projects that I've been assigned.

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

    • During my placement, I've been in charge of various different tasks and given the opportunity to lead on them without the help of others, however when needed I can always ask.

    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 gathered different skills that I believe will push me further in both education and the future work life.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone is incredibly friendly and open, you can always ask people if you need help and you soon begin to realise who can help you with what. There's also a lot of banter in the office which is always nice to keep yourself entertained whilst you're at work.

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

    • Very well, I was given objectives clearly set out and my 1:1's kept these up to date and my manager ensured that I was on track to achieving these.

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

    • The company provided all essential training that was needed along with helping you to achieve well in the future with the skills you can take back

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Car

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday

    Healthcare/Dental
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very appealing, the role was very motivating and encouraging to try harder along with there not being any type of hierarchy within the office and work place, so no one felt left out. The only thing I didn't enjoy was the location and area of Milton Keynes.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, we all had a group chat where socials were organised

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

    • In total you'd be looking at spending around £600-£700 a month including rent, bills, car loan scheme and going out. It was quite an expensive area to live in.

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Not that great, there's a few nice spots but you have to search for them.

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Not that often

    2/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Business Management

London

July 2016

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