Operation Services Analyst Review

by Vauxhall

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    2.9
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • Enjoyed my time at the time company, the people were easy to get along with and made me feel welcome and valued. Could have dealt with a heavier workload, sat doing nothing at times.

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

    • The workforce are used to having high numbers of undergrads around the building so are friendly and helpful.

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

    • Spoke on a regular basis. Would always help out when needed.

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

    • Some days I was really busy, some days I did nothing, the responsibility picked up towards the end of the placement but still some long days.

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

    • Wouldn't say I ran the show, did a few important tasks that were quite important.

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

    • Particularly my Excel knowledge I will use beyond my studies.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Banter was good, lots of jokes/pranks.

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

    • Could have been better towards the start, my role was new so that could of been the reason. Towards the end it was good, i'm sure my replacement will enjoy it.

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

    • Few presentation/computer skills courses nothing major. Did allow off site visits to retailer which was useful in improving my knowledge of the industry.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events
    1/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Would possibly return, can't imagine it happening however.

    2/5

    The Culture

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

    • Was a good social scene, large number of other students on placement, around 80 I think so nights out were always lively.

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

    • the only nightclub of any use was quite expensive. Apart from that the cost of living was cheap, housing including bills came to £340 p/m in a 10 bedroom mansion.

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

    • Rather watch the Lord of the rings trilogy backwards with no sound 20 times, maybe I have it good going to uni in Newcastle but my god Luton is rubbish.

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

    • Weekly football, few events, always doing things with the other undergrads so it was easy to pass time.

    4/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

South East

May 2013

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