HR Undergraduate - HR Hub Review

by Volkswagen Financial Services

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Rating

4.7/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.8
  • The Culture
    4.4

    The Role

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

    • Lots of opportunity to participate in the day to day tasks, project work and skills development. Ensured the year remained exciting throughout.

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

    • Made to feel welcome from day one. We did a lot outside of work as well.

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

    • Great support structure in place. Everyone was available to help at all times.

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

    • Very busy with the day to day tasks. And if it was quiet, I always had project work to get on with.

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

    • I was treated the same as my team and I was expected to do the same quantity of work. This made me feel like an employee and not an Undergrad.

    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 had regular training sessions which have developed essential skills. Usually, an external specialist company would come onsite to host them to give the best experience.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very relaxed but remained professional at all times. There was always an event or activity to celebrate.

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

    • Very well organized. A clear structure set from the beginning.

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

    • The training and development definitely exceeded my expectations. The placement was incredibly valuable.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Fast track ticket to both the VWFS and VW Group graduate program.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Formed friends for life. There was 27 Undergrads in total which meant there was always stuff going on.

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

    • I was fortunate enough to live from home. However, as a city, Milton Keynes is relatively cheap.

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

    • Lots of pubs and bars. A few clubs to e joy as well.

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

    • There was always emails regarding external activities. From charity work to sports events.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

June 2020

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