Service and Parts Marketing Specialist Review

by Volkswagen Group UK

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • Great experience

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

    • I built some really strong realtionships, and I will stay in touch.

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

    • My manager was always there to offer support.

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

    • I had plenty to do, sometimes too much.

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

    • Much more than I expected, I was valued as any other member of staff.

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

    • this experience will help me to secure future jobs and enable me to work efficiently as possible.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Professional

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

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

    • All undergraduates go on a number of training courses to assist personal development.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

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

    • There are a number of opportunities availble in the future, and I would love to go back.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Due to the large number of undergraduates at Volkswagen there was always people to socialise with.

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

    • Due to the fact Milton Keynes is so close to London it is not that cheap.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Not great, however this didn't matter due to the number of people around to socialise with.

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

    • 3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

June 2014

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