Marketing Communications Assistant Review

by Volkswagen Group UK

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    4.4

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed it. I got to work on some really good Marketing campaigns and had a really good working atmosphere.

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

    • Very. I wasn't made to feel the undergraduate of the team. I wasn't making the tea. I received bonus and recognition prizes.

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

    • A lot. Two 1:1 meetings per week to track performance.

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

    • My job had some really good tasks, but at times I felt a little overwhelmed.

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • A lot of responsibility. I felt more junior manager than undergraduate.

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

    • This has set me up for a role in Marketing, though I need further insight into the rest of placement.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Really good culture, staff are motivated and credit is given when due. Mistakes are pointed out to show further development.

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

    • The work placement was structured well, but there could have been better development opportunities from HR.

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

    • A lot to begin with, but this fizzled out in the third quarter.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    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?

    • Very. I really want to come back here on the graduate scheme!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes there was for the bulk of the year. This was harder to get involved with as I lived at home.

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

    • N/A Lived at home so fuel only. £30 per week.

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

    • Okay - not a student area but its more about who you are with than where you are.

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

    • Yes a lot!

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Advertising, Marketing

East Midlands

May 2015

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