Direct Marketing Specialist Review

by Vauxhall

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • I have really enjoyed my time on placement, it has been a really valuable experience.

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

    • My team are really supportive and I feel very valued.

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

    • My manager is always around for me to ask questions and is very supportive.

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

    • I am always kept busy which has helped me gain a good experience.

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

    • I was given quite a lot of responsibility and left to get on with my work. I felt trusted to get on with my own tasks.

    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 gained many skills that I can use throughout my fututre career.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • My team are so much fun, I have made some great friends that I know I will say in contact with after placement has fniished.

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

    • I would say it was really well set up everything was organised for us. The 2 week handover period really helped us settle in.

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

    • There were courses we could take to improve our skills such as excel training and presentation training.

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

    • Subsidised/Company Gym
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Vauxhall is a great company to work for.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Everyone was really sociable and everyone made lots of friends.

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

    • Cost of living was okay, nothing too expensive, although my rent was quite expensive.

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

    • Luton isn't a great night out, but there are plenty of places to go near by, London is cheap on the train!

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Yes there are plenty of things to get involved in.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

May 2013

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