Leasing Specialist Review

by Vauxhall

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.2
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • Very interesting industry to work in. Didn't have much interest in the industry before joining Vauxhall, now something I am quite passionate about.

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

    • At no point have I felt like a temporary employee. Welcomed and relied upon since day 1.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Daily one on one meetings with my line manager.

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

    • Work load varied day to day depending on factors. But always something to do.

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

    • Very much an analysis role advising key decision makers. However data you provide very much influences the business decisions made.

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

    • Developed a variety of skills which I will rely on in the future both at university and in my future job.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Very friendly office atmosphere. Outside of the undergraduate scene wasn't much happening, Christmas time being the obvious exception!

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

    • Very well organised. Handover schedules organised well, as well as a personal mentor if required.

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

    • Handover with previous undergraduate in role. As well as training workshops like presentation and safe driving.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    Healthcare from home

    Healthcare/Dental

    Travel loan
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Graduates are recruited as and when required, no firm graduate scheme in process.

    1/5

    The Culture

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

    • Over 100 people including apprentices mean plenty of parties.

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

    • Very cheap. Rent 360 a month. Very cheap socially when you consider proximity to London.

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

    • Although very cheap, Luton is poor. However neighboring Luton is Harpenden, St Albans, Watford and London which provide excellent night life.

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

    • Other than sport not a lot appealed to me. However there were theatre trips among others.

    2/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Sales

South East

May 2014

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