National Communications Executive Review

by Volkswagen Group UK

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • It was excellent. I had lots of opportunities and responsibility.

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

    • I never felt like an undergraduate, they always treated me as an equal employee.

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

    • I struggled at first, and could have done with additional support. Once I became more proactive then I received more support.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Extremely busy, I had a lot of projects and involvement

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

    • None of my projects weren't valued by my team which I feel describes my responsibility.

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

    • I will take back invaluable skills, especially on IT.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Good, everyone gets on well and likes to also do things outside of the office.

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

    • I think it could have done with more organisation in the induction process, otherwise it was great and I was fully integrated.

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

    • I never felt like there weren't opportunities than my department/brand weren't willing to put me forward for. I felt they thought the more invested they were in me, the better quality work and commitment I gave.

    4/5
  • 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
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Great, a strong graduate scheme.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Everyone was very integrated.

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

    • Medium

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

    • Good.

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

    • A lot of sporting activities.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Marketing

May 2015

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