Sales and Marketing IT Analyst. Review

by Vauxhall

This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.

Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • The placement can be challenging and will certainly prepare you for any future jobs.

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

    • I was lucky to have great colleagues. They are very approachable and you will develop good friendships with them.

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

    • Generally the organziation was very helpful and supportive. Sometimes when they are busy it can be a little difficult though.

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

    • It really varies. Sometimes I was flooded with work and was struggling to get it done. Other times the workload would significantly decrease, however this would give you a chance to catch up on any work.

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

    • I was lucky to be involved in a IT Project that had come along from very high up in the organization. I also presented the progress of the project to the IT director of Europe.

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

    • There is a lot to pick up from this organization. This is a very large organization and the skills you gain will be valuable for your degree and any future jobs.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • It's a dynamic atmoshpere at the moment. There is a lot of change currently happening in th IT space for GM, so things are moving quickly.

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

    • A great deal of effort is put in maximizing your time here. They are frameworks in place that will evaluate your progress and give you objectives and goals.

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

    • You are treated as a regular employee so you get the same training benefits. I went to several 3 day courses and I received an ITIL Foundation certification.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • The organization does not have a graduate scheme currently running, however graduates that have perfomed well during the placement will be considered for a permanent position.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • There are many undergraduates working at Vauxhall, so there is a lot of opportunity to create a good social circle. I was involved in a weekly sports sessions with colleagues and students.

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

    • Luton is cheap, however socially there isn't much to do here. London is only a quick train trip away though.

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

    • I would say the nightlife is not particularly good in Luton, however like I mentioned above London is close where there are plenty of good places to visit.

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

    • Yes, we had an opportunity to volunteer and be involved in a track day and also be driven in some of the newly released vehciles.

    3/5
    Report this review

Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

May 2013

View More Reviews