Placement Year Review

by Volkswagen Group UK

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Rating

4/5
  • About You
    4.1
  • The Company
    4.0
  • Everything Else
    4.0

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • It was a real world example of how the company worked, although there was no choice on the type of project you would work on.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • I could not ask for more assistance and more care shown towards my own development. This was fantastic.

    5/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • Nearly all tasks were given with full support, and the buddy system is a great way to build a relationship where you can discuss the work.

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

    • Showed me areas in the business sector that were strong, and areas that I needed to focus on.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • The experience was pretty seamless, with training provided before, and celebrations offered on the final day.

    5/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • Clearly a stressful environment, with long hours. However, this was good to get the insight.

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

    • Offered overview of the company, and a full day excel training

    4/5
  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?

    • It was a real life experience, working on a real life project.

    5/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • I did not get the opportunity to experience work in other project sites.

    4/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • There was a possibility of a job offer if expectations were reached.

    4/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

    • I was paid for travel and accommodation

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • Drinks evenings were put on, and networking opportunities were available before and during the placement.

    4/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • Quite good as it is a very big company

    4/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • Similar to the University style societie

    4/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Of course

    4/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

South East

October 2013

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