Marketing Programmes Specialist Review

by Vauxhall

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Rating

4.5/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • PLEASE NOTE: This review was for a placement at General Motors prior to the amalgamation of Vauxhall and General Motors (The RateMyPlacement Team) Great place to work surrounded by nice people throughout the office. I was given alot of responsibility straight away and learnt alot during my year.

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

    • My manager was always quick to congratulate me on any work I did for him. I was involved in a number of meetings with senior management and was treated as a colleague and not just a student.

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

    • My manager would always be available whenever I needed help or support

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

    • There was a constant flow of work, with the end of each yearly quarter being especially busy.

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

    • I was left to work on my own innitiative and given important jobs within the department

    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 will be far better prepared when I return to university and I now have a better idea of what is expected from me in future careers once I have graduated.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere was positive and friendly despite some difficult times for the company whilst I was working there.

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

    • Very well organised

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

    • I was given some additional training during my placement, but my year was unfortunate as money had to be saved due to the down turn in the Motoring industry. Therefore there was not as much training available.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

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

    • I am unsure if there will be a graduate scheme in 2010 but if there is then I will be very keen to apply and re join the company.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Brillaint, better than university

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

    • Luton was not the nicest of areas so was quite cheap but was ideally placed as was close to London and other more attractive cities.

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

    • Not the best, but we travlled to better cities near by on regular occassions.

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

    • I took part in a cross country run and there were always events being organised by fellow undergraduates that we could get involved with.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Marketing

International

September 2009

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