Accessories and Merchandise Analyst Review

by Volkswagen Group UK

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • Yes I enjoyed it very much and learnt a lot

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

    • I felt very valued after I changed job roles to get a larger workload

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

    • My manager was very supportive and help my development after I moved job roles. Before I had no objectives and got most of my development from my team.

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

    • Not always, the workload ebs and flows as there is never a daily task, everyday is different

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

    • I was given a lot of responsibility, much more than I previously expected

    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 don't think the actual work will help me with my degree in Economics but it will help with work ethic, communications skills, confidence, working style, working with other, etc.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere was good. Very friendly. Often a lot of banter.

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

    • Not well organised when I first joined. No job description but it got better as it went along

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

    • There was a lot of training and development opportunities that I took advantage of. They do invest in you.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Healthcare/Dental
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very, I will be applying for the graduate scheme

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Not that I was interested in but there were things going on.

    2/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • I lived at home while on placement so I had a lot of disposable income

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

    • Expensive and not great!

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Yes I do 5-a-side football as well as other things

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Retail

East Midlands

May 2015

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