Marketing Communications Assistant Review

by Volkswagen Group UK

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • Going to be exteremely sad to leave - have grown massively as a person during my time at VW as well as gaining invaluable Marketing experience.

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

    • Great team - very socialable but very professional at the same time.

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

    • Constantly speaking with my line manager due to a close relationship. Also have two formal meetings a week to discuss my projects/progress. Absolutely great for growth!

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

    • Working over contracted hours is common in my role, however when you enjoy the job as much as i do this isnt a burning issue.

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

    • Trusted to manage multiple projects during my last 6months. Brilliant management experience!

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

    • Couldnt have asked for a better opportunity - have gained more skills than i could have imagined.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Sometimes quiet in the office - sometimes loud (especially on Fridays). A healthy balance to get work done.

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

    • Some areas were slightly confusing but everything did eventually fall into place. HR are very helpful if you do come across issues.

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

    • Excellent array of training programmes, some perhaps a little too late in the year but still great to have done.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Car

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I have gained a place on the Graduate Assessment Centre for the next intake and have all fingers crossed to come back.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • One word....AMAZING!

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

    • Southern prices - to be expected!

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

    • Milton Keynes isnt perhaps the most lively for nightlife but when you have the right group of people, its always fun!

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

    • Staff always encouraged to interact outside of work - great for building relationshops.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

June 2014

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