Human Resources - Intern Review

by Volkswagen Group UK

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • Wonderful experience. I enjoyed my internship and learned so much.

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

    • Such a talented team. They are intelligent and very welcoming to new talent.

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

    • Management was there for guidance but really promoted creative and new ideas.

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

    • I was busy everyday because if I didn't have something to do, I searched for something to do.

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

    • Responsibility was given and you were encouraged to take on new projects.

    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 developed several skills. I received a lot of hands on training.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very fun! Very talented and hard working group. There wasn't a day that I didn't laugh.

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

    • It was well organised. Perhaps a little more structure for the on boarding process. I kind of felt like my first day came as a surprise to some.

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

    • Lots of training.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Working from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Yes! Future employment would be great!

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, after work drinks was a normal event.

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

    • Cost of living was average.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • There were places to go.

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

    • Team building events were organised by the company.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

South East

October 2013

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