Customer Care Business Analyst Review

by Vauxhall

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Rating

4.6/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    4.7
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

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

    • Really varied work experience, doing a proper job in which you are held accountable for, social events to.

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

    • Everyone I completed tasks for thanked me for my work and as I became more competent I was given more responsibility.

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

    • My manger is always available to talk about any issues I may have, whole department is really friendly and will be able to help you, even if it is just how to do something on Excel.

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

    • It varied on a day to day basis, one day you might be preparing for a big presentation, whereas, other days you might need to use your intiaitive to create work for yourself.

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

    • As the year went on, you can suggest your own ideas for projects as well as volunteer to lead extra curricular projects.

    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 have developed many transferable skills that I can utilise for final year and when applying for graduate jobs.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • It is a normal office environment, however, everyone will be willing to talk to you and have a laugh at appropriate times.

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

    • Always kept informed with what was happening and what you needed to prepare for.

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

    • Lots of training available, motivational talks every month about where the company was going, Who Am I presentations giving you expose to directors and other managers.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Working from home
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • There is no graduate scheme but graduates are picked from current undergraduates so if you do well during your placement year then you might be invited to an assessment centre.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Lots of social events both with undergraduates and the department.

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

    • Quite cheap, it depends on how often you think you will go out though.

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

    • Luton is not great for night life, but if there is a big group of you then you can still have a good night out.

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

    • Lots of social events, especially in this department.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

East of England

May 2013

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