Market Research and Intelligence Undergraduate Review

by Goodyear Dunlop Tyres UK Limited

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Rating

4.5/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    4.4

    The Role

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

    • Fantastic place to work and gain valuable life experience.

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

    • Everyone within the company is very welcoming and supportive.

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

    • Managers here are always willing to listen to any concerns you may have.

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

    • Good balance of work and fun, they will give you a very varied and interesting set of work to do.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • The managers will give you a lot of freedom with your work, letting you present and represent your work. But they will always be there to support you if you need it.

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

    • Great place to learn about the business environment which will help you to develop your skills for university and future jobs.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone is very friendly.

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

    • Good work and responsibility ready for anyone who gets hired.

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

    • We had many training sessions which have helped me to develop as a person and employee.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • If you do a good job I am sure they will not hesitate in taking you back!

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, all of the undergraduates and graduates mixed in after work sports and parties.

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

    • Cheaper than where I come from, so Fantastic!

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

    • Birmingham has a very large nightlife as there are local Universities.

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

    • Yes, after work sports and social activities happened weekly.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Automotive Engineering

West Midlands

December 2012

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