Industrial Placement Student - Human Resources Review

by Stellantis

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • I thoroughly enjoyed my placement year with PSA Peugeot Citroen. I worked with a fantastic team and the general atmosphere of the workplace was friendly, welcoming and positive. As there aren't a great number of placement students you are given a greater amount of responsibility and have the opportunity to get involved in many interesting projects.

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

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

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

    • I was on the whole very busy throughout my placement; some times far greater than others, however there was always a steady flow of work and I had day-to-day tasks that I had to complete regularly as well as ongoing longer-term projects.

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

    • I was given a tremendous amount of responsibility on my placement, which gradually increased throughout the course of the year.

    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 developed very important skills of in-depth analysis, time-management and planning and organisation, however as I do an English Degree the HR skills I learnt aren't directly linked to my degree. However, now I am in my final year I have noticed a great change in the way I approach university work; I am better at managing my time and I get projects completed efficiently and effectively.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • 4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • The placement year is highly structured and you would have a few days training in the first few days of your placement to give you a good introduction to the company.

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

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • You will have discussions at the end of your placement whether you will be considered for the Graduate Scheme however this is not confirmed until later on in your final year at University.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

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

    • London is quite an expensive place however I live in London and therefore didn't have to pay rent. However rent and socialising costs are quite high.

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

    • Slough is an Industrial estate however central london is only one train ride away!

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There are plenty of extra curricular activities you can get involved in and there is also a sports and social club at work which subsidises a Pilates Class after work.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Human Resources

International

November 2009

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