Marketing Specialist Review

by Vauxhall

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • I didnt realise I would learn this much! Lots of responsibility.

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

    • The placement scheme at Vauxhall motors is very well established and you are treated on an equal level as any other employee from the day you start. Trusted with real work responsibilities.

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

    • 2 week handover period with previous undergraduate is excellent. Get 'shown the ropes'. Managers like to see you push yourselves and are always open to your thoughts and suggestions. You are assigned a mentor and manager to guide you and support you with anything throughout the placement.

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

    • It Varies. Always work to do or be getting on with. I often had to work to tight deadlines so was often busy, however I enjoyed the responsibility of having to ensure i met deadlines. It was motivating.

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

    • A lot of responsibility, especially in the marketing team. Your choices and suggestions are listened to. Also often have to have meeting with external agencies where you are trusted to make decisions.

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

    • training in using excell, presentation skills and a driver awareness course will assist me in my finanal year and when i go back into the workplace.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Great people to work with!

    5/5
  • 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?

    • Training was good

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Good company for future growth and development.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • nearly 70 other undergrads this year so always had many social trips including nights out, parties and holidays.

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

    • Cost of living is relatively cheep in luton. Nights out in Luton are ok. it takes 30 mins on train to london and train runs hourly through the night which is good.

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

    • Luton has a few clubs and plenty of pubs. Also lots of social activities organised through the undergrads.

    4/5
  • 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

November 2010

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