Body Exterior Aftersales Buyer Review

by Vauxhall

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    2.9
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • Identified the career I would like to progress in

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

    • Met a great group of colleagues who are not only colleagues but also friends

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

    • Had great support by my team and managers

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

    • Some days I would be very busy but it is part and parcel of the job. Not too busy where I felt threatened

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

    • Towards the end of my placement I was no longer an assistant to the buyers but I had my own responsibilites and expectations

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Couldnt have asked for anything else

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • 3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • 3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • 3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Company Car

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

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

    • The company itself has a grad scheme but the department doesnt seem to be in a position to offer future employment prospects

    2/5

    The Culture

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

    • Both in the department and with the undergrads

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

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

    • London only 35 mins away on the train

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

    • Griffins Den

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

July 2012

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