Planning Analyst Review

by Volkswagen Group UK

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • Thoroughly enjoyable experience

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

    • I was fortunate to be part of a great team who integrated each member with all opinions valued.

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

    • Support and guidance was helpful, particularly at first when you are not yet familiar with the role. All team members were approachable and gave support when required - despite busy schedules. My manager was always happy to talk through and explain ideas/concepts

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

    • Fluctuations as month ends were always the busiest period. However once I was more familiar with the role I was able to get involved in more areas and try and balance out the teams workload.

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

    • Far greater responsibility than I had initially anticipated. Often liaised directly with the director and provided extremely important information on a daily basis. Furthermore, I was trusted to provide information which would directly influence decision-making for the brand and network.

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

    • The placement year has helped some of the more boring theoretical work at university more interesting. You are able to relate the theory back to your placement company and see how it fits in the real world. Although the placement was not directly to my degree, the skills developed were extremely broad and bode well for the rest of my career.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Despite the importance of work carried out the environment in the office was always relaxed and fun.

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

    • 3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • We were routinely encouraged to book onto training courses which we felt would be beneficial. As an undergraduate I was automatically enrolled to Presentation Skills, Excel, PowerPoint and Time Management courses which were useful for the role but also beyond.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday

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

    • Opportunity to be fast tracked to the graduate scheme and return once your university course has commenced. I would definitely work there again should the right opportunity arise.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • One of the best things about the placement. With so many other undergraduates around there was rarely a dull weekend.

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

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

    • Not great but always tried to make the most of it.

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • 4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

October 2014

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