CRM Analyst Review

by Vauxhall

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • I have mostly enjoyed this placement year as it has given me an insight into life as a working professional.

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

    • At Vauxhall, you are generally treated as another member of the team. Throughout this year, I have been given a lot important responsibilities.

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

    • I have had weekly meetings with my line manager and also have the option of speaking to my personal mentor if any issues arise.

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

    • Enough work so that I was always doing work but not so much so that I was constantly under pressure,

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

    • Some of the responsibilities were of very high importance, so much so that they were audited on a yearly basis by an external company.

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

    • Picked up many skills such as project management, problem solving, working under pressure.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Very friendly and relaxed environment.

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

    • The assistance with housing at the start of the year was very beneficial.

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

    • We were provided with safer driving training, excel training and were also given online training.

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

    • Subsidised/Company Gym

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • There are a few old IT undergrads who have come back to work at Vauxhall as graduates.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There are around 100 Vauxhall placement students every year.

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

    • Cost of living in Luton is fairly cheap. Rent is around £300pcm which is cheap compared to most university halls.

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

    • Galaxy Centre in Luton is decent, avoid Liquid!

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

    • Mountain climbing in the lake district, London to Brighton cycle.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Information Technology

South East

May 2014

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