Aftersales Purchasing Body and Exterior Review

by Vauxhall

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Rating

3.3/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    2.4

    The Role

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

    • Thoroughly enjoyed the year, learnt a lot about the business world and also the office environment.

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

    • My colleagues have been extremely friendly and helpful throughout my placement. If I've had any problems then someone has always been happy to help me. I have been on nights out with colleagues too and had a good laugh

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

    • Had all the help I've asked for, they're not too pushy but if you need support then it's always there for you.

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

    • With the job I'm in you tend to get busy and not so busy periods. A lot of work is interacting with suppliers, engineers etc. so you often have to wait for a reply before you can move a task to the next step.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given good responsibilty for an undergraduate, the supplier rings me if there are any issuesl. It is good that you always have help from colleagues if you need it though. They know when the time is right to step in.

    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 don't think they will help me in my degree. However I have learnt a lot about purchasing, and how suppliers work which I will definitely be taking into my next job with me.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Can't ask for any more. Had a great laugh but you're also able to get your head down and work when needed. I've always been made to feel comfortable in the office.

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

    • Vauxhall deal with many placement students so know how to deal with the handover period and any other issues.

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

    • Offered training on excel, presentations and programmes that we use in the job.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Car

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very little chance of getting a job here after, there just aren't the jobs to go around. The placement should put me in with a good chance of getting a job at another company though.

    1/5

    The Culture

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

    • Plenty of people around so the opportunities to socialise are there if you want to.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Luton is cheap by southern standards. If you're coming from the north though get used to paying over £3 for a pint!!!

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

    • It's terrible. Little variety and Luton isn't a pleasant place to socialise in anyway.

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Football, nights out, plenty of undergrads about to socialise with.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

May 2013

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