HR Services Coordinator Review

by Volkswagen Group UK

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.7
  • The Culture
    4.4

    The Role

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

    • The placement year has been thoroughly enjoyable and has provided me with invaluable experience. Having 39 other undergraduates made the placement even better as you could share experiences.

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

    • Extremely valued. I have been given so much responsibility and been given ample opportunities to use my own initiative in decision making.

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

    • Throughout the placement I've had periods without a manager but the team has always supported me and ensured we had regular catch ups to ensure everything was on track.

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

    • There wasn't a day on my placement that there wasn't something to do, which was great as it gave me a chance to get stuck into a variety of tasks while building my knowledge of the business and my role.

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

    • A lot of responsibly right from the outset and the trust people put in you to complete the tasks correctly.

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

    • Doing a placement year has given me so much experience which will be extremely valuable when applying for graduate schemes after I finish my degree. The year has not only developed me as a person but I have learnt so much about how global organisations operations and more specifically developed my HR knowledge.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Welcoming and friendly - everyone is approachable and more than happy to help.

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

    • Very well organised with a clear structure.

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

    • They've invested a lot of time and money into developing the cohort of undergraduates, always encouraging us to be the best we can.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

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

    • Very appealing, whether that's coming back on the graduate scheme or through normal contracted employment.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, having a large community of 39 undergraduates meant there was always someone to talk and everyone was keen to get involved.

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

    • The cost of living is very reasonable, and the socialising is good - there is plenty to do whether that be shopping, eating, going to bars.

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

    • Different to university nightlife, but it was still good fun - plenty of bars to go and nightlife.

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

    • There was some opportunities, but there potentially could have been more social activities with the undergraduates outside of work.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Business Management, Human Resources

South East

June 2017

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