Operations Reporting Exec Review

by Volkswagen Group UK

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • Loved the people I worked with and thought the job suited me perfectly.

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

    • Everyone treated me as one of the team and I was utilised as much as the full-time employees.

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

    • Help was available whenever I needed it, they tried to give me tasks that would benefit my development.

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

    • Sometimes I was too busy & sometimes I didn't have enough to do, but that was just the nature of the role I was in. Ultimately it was about dealing with the work in the busy times, and finding work in the quiet points.

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

    • Far more than I imagined.

    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 think my placement year has actually developed me more, and been more valuable than the other 2 years of my studies.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Always a friendly and positive atmosphere.

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

    • There were aspects that I thought could have been prepared better, but overall I think it was well structured.

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

    • I had the opportunity for a wide variety of training courses.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Car

    Financial Bonus

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

    • Very

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Absolutely, friends for life.

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

    • Fairly expensive, but livable.

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

    • Average

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

    • Yes

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

September 2015

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