DMS Coordinator Review

by Volkswagen Group UK

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

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

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

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

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

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

    • 3/5

    The Company

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

    • General atmosphere was good, however - we had a lot of contractors and there was high staff turnover, this created some tensions on occasion.

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

    • The induction could have been improved, I didn't have a job role when starting, or job description, I belonged to a department though. Aside from that - very good!

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

    • There was a lot of invest in me as a person and professional, training courses and away days with my department were challenging and enjoyable.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Working from home

    Healthcare from home

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

    • Very appealing, although I think there could be more clarity about how to 'get on the ladder'.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Very good.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Cost of living and socialising prices were quite high!

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

    • Quite expensive and limited.

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

    • Lots of internal and external opportunities!

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

East Midlands

May 2015

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