Marketing Communications Assistant Review

by Volkswagen Group UK

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Rating

3.1/5
  • The Role
    3.6
  • The Company
    2.8
  • The Culture
    2.8

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed it as I got a lot of valuable experience, however in the last view minutes I became very stressed as I was very busy so this put a slight negative on the experience.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Very valued, they took my opinions in to account, and my manager included me in all decisions.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • A lot of support, my manager ensured that I took an interest in many aspects in order to get the mosty out of my placement.

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

    • Very busy, but this meant I got a lot of experience

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I led my own projects which was very useful for my development

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

    • Definitely help, I worked a lot on digital, and media etc. which has already helped me secure other placements and a part time job

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Office was quite dull and professional atmosphere, however this is to be expected due to the nature of the company

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

    • I don't think there was much planning behind what I experienced, i think i was just lucky i got a great manager! Not all placement students followed the same experiences

    2/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • I was able to go to conferences and training events to develop my skills.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    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?

    • There are not many entry level jobs available within the company unfortunately, and the grad scheme is not something I would like to participate in as it is not focussed in the function I want my career to be in.

    2/5

    The Culture

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

    • I lived with other students, and got along great! We also used to socialise on weekends with other students

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • It was average price, not too expensive

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Nothing special but it was ok to go for the odd night out, or for a meal.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There were a few opportunities, but these weren't regularly advertised

    2/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

East Midlands

November 2012

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