HR Placement Student Review

by Nissan UK

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    4.8

    The Role

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

    • My Placement Year has been a fantastic experience I have learnt more at Nissan than I have from my 2 years at University.

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

    • Everyone has been friendly and helpful if I needed to ask a question.

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

    • Regular catch ups, review yearly plan strategy and on the job learning.

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

    • Everyday I come into work with tasks and a purpose. Never a quiet day!

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

    • At Nissan you are given a real job with real responsibility. I loved how my team trust me with great responsibility this made me feel like a valued member of the team.

    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 will be going back to University in a routine and will try to achieve the best grade I can. I developed presentation skills, organization and time management. On a daily basis I need to priorities tasks.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere is pretty relaxed. Always chance for a catch up in the kitchen or people coming to my desk for a quick chat.

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

    • My Placement role had a plan of the different tasks I should complete every month. I was given required training too.

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

    • I went on 2 formal training courses I really enjoyed this and would loved to go on more if I had the time. I was trained up fully on systems.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would love to come back as a Graduate but I am not sure if they have the positions to offer me a position.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • The Placement Awards were a fantastic opportunity to meet before everyone finished their role. I lived at home but never felt isolated from the other students and would often meet them for lunch.

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

    • Extremely cheap and I lived at home and commuted so my biggest expense was petrol. You have a fantastic quality of living in the North East.

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

    • I go to University in the area and have had many nights out in Newcastle across my Placement Year. Really cheap and always a good night out.

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

    • Social clubs, Placement Facebook Group to organize nights out and Team events.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Business Operations, Advertising, Business Management, Human Resources, Market Research, Recruitment

North East

June 2019

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