HR Intern Review
by Volkswagen Group UK
This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.
Rating
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The Role
3.9
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The Company
3.7
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The Culture
3.0
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
I thoroughly enjoyed working at Volkswagen Group, working in HR I was given large amount of responsibility and challenging projects to work on. I felt fully involved and comfortable that I was able to ask questions if I was unsure or required further information.
From day one I was made to feel part of the team and my presence and drive was valued.
My manager was always prepared to give a little extra guidance where necessary to help me produce the best results possible. The whole HR team where exceptionally friendly and worked closely together.
You are given the responsibility to manage your own workload by how much you take on from other colleagues. As expected some days are more busy than others, however there was definitely no time to be bored.
The HR team work very closely together on various projects and I always felt like I was part of the team in producing the results. I was also given projects and tasks which I had to manage and complete myself.
This is the first international blue-chip company of this scale that I have worked for and I have taken away some invaluable skills. I now have real-life experience from which I can draw upon to complete my studies and also in my future career.
The Company
In Volkswagen Group there are several different brands and departments but the friendly, can-do attitude remains consistent throughout. The HR team in which I was part of are exceptionally busy however it was always a positive environment to work in.
I was the first intern in the HR department so it was new to both the team and myself. However, once they realised my capability and drive I was given the workload and responsibility to reflect this. Throughout the duration of my internship I was given more challenging tasks and projects to complete as my knowledge in HR increased.
I was given the support and guidance necessary to complete the projects and I went on a few training courses so that I could use the required programs and software.
Subsidised Canteen
Company Parties/Events
After a short space of time working at Volkswagen Group it is clear to see how much employees enjoy working there and their value as part of the company. I will definitely be applying for their Graduate Scheme next year!
The Culture
There are a number of other students on undergraduate placements so you are able to socialise during your lunch hour or out of office.
Milton Keynes is reasonably priced and has excellent transport links to London.
There are a good few bars, clubs and restaurants in Milton Keynes.
Not much going on at the time I was there, I never really searched out opportunities though. I had a lot of work to do.
Details
Human Resources
East of England
April 2014
