Information Systems Analyst Review

by Vauxhall

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Rating

2.8/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    2.4
  • The Culture
    1.8

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed my Placement Year at Vauxhalls, the company is very welcoming and has a great respect for its employees. Working amongst 20 other undergraduates made it easier to settle in/

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I was given the chance to work all over Plant within different departments, working alongside various managers and colleagues. With every department i was welcomed and valued for the work i was doing.

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

    • I worked closely with my manager and was given aquedate support and guidance throughout my Year and many different projects.

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

    • Each day varied of different tasks, some larger than others, however i always had a job to do with a deadline to meet.

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

    • I was given a reasonable amount of responsibility in regards to my tasks. I manned various projects and worked alongside senior members of staff with private data in pieces of equipment.

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

    • I feel the technical and professional skills i gained will assist with my degree studied and beyond as i can apply my current knowledge gained from my degree to my professional career.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere was light and friendly, the office was quiet enough to be able to concentrate and perform daily tasks however there was always someone to talk to if needed.

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

    • The placement was organised adequately. The only downside being the wait with recieving my uniform at the beginning of my Placement.

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

    • I was given the opportunity to attend online training courses, interview training and i was left with a handover guide from my predocessor for the year.

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

    • Company Car

    Healthcare/Dental
    2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Unfortunately, due to the limited staff in IT - there is no other jobs available. There is also no graduate scheme within the company.

    1/5

    The Culture

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

    • Due to other students living in different areas and having different working times there was very limited social scene between other students. Social scenes between colleagues didnt exist.

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

    • I lived at home as i lived closed to the area. I mainly socialised with friends outside of work.

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

    • The nearest nightlife was Chester however I live much closer to Liverpool and prefer to attend places like Liverpool.

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Only one activity so far i have been involved with outside of work and that was running th Family Fun Day which happened on a weekend.

    2/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

North West

June 2015

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