HR - Compensation and Benefits Assistant Review

by Vauxhall

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Rating

3/5
  • The Role
    3.5
  • The Company
    2.4
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • Most of the time I found my placement enjoyable.

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

    • I have felt like a permenant member of the department, and respected as if I were there for longer than 1 year.

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

    • I have regualar 1 to 1 meetings with my line manger, and also have a mentor to give advice.

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

    • The days vary, not a steady stream of work. Some days can be slow with little to do, while others can be very busy.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I have a number of areas of my job which I am completely responsible for. A lot of trust is given to you as an undergraduate.

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

    • I have developed my analytical skills and excel skills.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Friendly atmosphere. Sometimes very quiet.

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

    • Very well organsied. A well structured handover at the begining of the placement.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • We get a lot fo training (interview training, presentation training, excel training).

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

    • Subsidised/Company Gym
    2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Not a large graduate scheme.

    1/5

    The Culture

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

    • Most placement students live in houses together, therefore there is plenty of opportunity to socialise.

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

    • My rent is quite expensive.

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

    • Luton is not great. However, it is close to lots of over places. London train links are good, and run through night on Friday nights!

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

    • Yes, you can get involved in London to Brighton bike rides, the community project etc.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

May 2013

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