Fleet Communications Co-ordinator Review

by Vauxhall

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Rating

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

    The Role

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

    • I have loved working for Vauxhall and have learnt so much in my placement year. I would definitely recommend working for Vauxhall Motors.

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

    • My team were supportive and helpful right from the beginning and I felt part of the team instantly.

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

    • I was given a lot of support and my questions were always answered by every member of the team.

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

    • At first, I was quite quiet but as the months have gone on, I have been given projects to own which has given me more responsibility. If I was ever quiet, I would was happy to ask the team for me.

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

    • I feel that I was give a lot of responsibility throughout my placement year with projects that I seen through from beginning to end.

    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 feel very confident about going back to University next year as I feel I have learnt such a wide range of skills that will help me in every aspect of my final year.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere in the office was really friendly and everyone has so much fun. There is a perfect balance of work and fun.

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

    • As Vauxhall has been running the placement scheme for many years, I feel as though it is very organised and structured.

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

    • I was given excel training both beginner and intermediate in order to improve my skills. The training lasted for a day and really helped me understand excel and use it within my job role.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I have really enjoyed my time at Vauxhall and if there were opportunities on the graduate scheme, I would strongly consider applying.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There are 109 undergraduates in total so the social scene is like being at Uni all over again. The first two weeks are called 'handover' and we socialise with the all the old undergrads and new undergrads which is always so much fun.

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

    • Luton is a pretty cheap area so my rent was really reasonable, also the nightclubs and bars are cheaper than London so I have managed to save quite a lot of money for the final year at Uni.

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

    • Luton isn't the nicest place to live in but it's what you make of it. The undergrads in my year threw house parties and we went out to Watford, St.Albans and Harpenden which are all big on nightlife.

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

    • There are always lots of things going on after work and it's easy to get involved in activites.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

May 2013

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