Product Marketing Assistant Review

by Volkswagen Group UK

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • I have loved my placement at Volkswagen Group and would recommend it to any undergraduate wishing to pursue a career in the automotive industry.

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

    • I feel valued by my colleagues, but there are constant reminders that you are 'just' an undergraduate when some opportunities arise.

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

    • If you approach a manager in the correct manner and when it is convenient for them, they are usually willing to help to support you.

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

    • Extremely busy. I was in a small team with an incredible amount of work and pressure - but this can only be seen as a good thing as my responsibilities were enhanced by this.

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

    • A lot of responsbility - especially towards the tail end of the placement.

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

    • It has enabled me to take a more professional approach to my university work and also allowed me to prioritise my workload in a more professional and efficient manner.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • As a SEAT employee, it was very relaxed but hard working. I felt valued in SEAT and there was a 'family' atmosphere where everybody was working together and got along well.

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

    • The work placement was set up well, but needs updating as the graduate scheme has been. Still a great scheme, though.

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

    • I received Excel Training, PowerPoint training, Self Management for High Performance training and also constant on-the-job training. There was a lot of time invested into me as an undergraduate.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • I would love to come back on the Graduate scheme and persue a career at VWG.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, a large group of the students met every lunch and also became friends out of office hours.

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

    • The area is quite expensive as it is so close to London, however, if you are sensible about who you choose to live with and where you choose to stay, it is all relative.

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

    • Not the best. But good when you're with friends.

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

    • There were several social groups which you could choose to become a part of (for example, running club)

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Advertising, Automotive Engineering, Financial Management, Market Research, Marketing

East of England

May 2015

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