Consumer Communications Assistant Review
by Vauxhall
This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.
Rating
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The Role
4.0
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The Company
3.4
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The Culture
4.0
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
It has been a great 12 months and I have really enjoyed my job role. The undergraduate scheme at Vauxhall is fantastic and you will leave here with great experience, great friends and great contacts.
I feel valued by my collegues. Everyone at Vauxhall is aware of the essential role that undergraduates do in the company.
My managers gave me support and guidence throughout my placement and I felt like I could always go to them with queries.
My work load on a day to day basis was the perfect balance. There are busier periods and quiet period but all and all I wasn't soverwhelmedvand I certainly wasn't bored.
During my placement I was suprised how much responsibility I was given and I always tried to meet the expectations that come with the responsibility. My level of responsibility increased as I got to grips with the department and my role.
At Vauxhall I have received a lot of training and developed skills that help me to be more attractive to future employers.
The Company
Working in a busy press office the atmosphere was great!
Well organised. I always knew who to contact before I actually started my placement.
We received training in all compulsary computer programmes, presentation skills and other training courses that related to your specific department. No company car though!!
Company Parties/Events
In the current climate I do not think there is much chance of securing a job after placement. Only a very select few may beinvited back but this depends on head count/ demand at the time. I would not reccomend to take a palcement here if you are looking to walk straight into a job. It is great experience though!
The Culture
Yes, at Vauxhall there is over 100 undergraduates so there is a great social scene. There is always people around to do stuff and we often plan big trips to different places. London is really close too if you want to pop in on the weekends.
Very cheap! especially compared to living in London. The rent is very reasonable and we often get free entry into bars/clubs because there is so many of us.
Nightlife was average but theres over 100 undergraduates so where ever we go we have a great time! There is plenty of bars and a couple of large nightclubs. There is also surrounding areas which have nightclubs and bars which are about 10 minutes in a taxi
There is not masses to get involved in outside work. However, many people get involved in 5 a side football matches and charity runs/ bikerides with collegues outside of work.
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
PR & Communications
London
June 2012
