Product Evaluation Engineer Review

by Vauxhall

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    3.7
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • Very useful and enjoyable time at the automotive giant. Great people, facilities, location and education.

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

    • An integral member of the team, did not feel like I was a placement student work as any other member of the team.

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

    • Lots of guidance is available from your line manager, supervisor and mentor. More support is also available from the HR team and other undergrads within your peer group.

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

    • I was incredibly busy, however this was not the case for all collegues. You can immerse yourself as much or as little as you like.

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

    • Everythig that I worked on during my time at vauhall was real and was of value to the bussiness if it didn't it would not have been done. You never work on anything that is nt real or live.

    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 believe that the skills gained from this job will benefit my career greatly. It truly is an experience like no other.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Very relaxed, you have your own space and are able to quietly ge on with what you need to do.

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

    • It was verystructured and there are many other people who are Industrialplacement student working within the company.

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

    • There were a number of trainingcourse available to me throughout the year such as Ecell training, presentation training, technical training on new vehicle that were being released.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • There are only a had full of oppertunitis to come back and wor within the orgaisation.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • In short yes! There are always events and thng going on to get involved with. Its very similar to being at university.

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

    • Its relatively cheap, for somewhere so close to London.

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

    • It was prett good. An experience to say the least.

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

    • Yes there are many clubs and sport events that you are able to get involved in.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

August 2016

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