Placement Year Review at PSA Peugeot Citroën

The Role

Role Description

The year was split into two six-month placements. The first in an Aftersales Marketing role, the second in a New Car Dealership orientated marketing role.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

The differences between the two six month placements helped to ensure variety and new challenges throughout the year.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

'Most' were happy to help and assist.

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

Support was given by directors and managers.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Some days involved working non-stop, others were finding something to do, this was the case for most people. A healthy balance however.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

More so in the first six months than in the second six months, due to different management styles.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

The skills I developed and the commercial experience gained is vital to help me in my degree and beyond.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

A good mix of people.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Very well organised from start to finish.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Training sessions were provided throughout the year focusing on teamwork and assertiveness.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

• Subsidised/Company Gym
• Company Parties/Events
• Above 25 days holiday

11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

I would not return to the current graduate job roles available in this company, however, the commercial experience gained throughout the placement has been worth it.

Other Information

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

★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 3/10

Apart from events organised by the social committee, there were no social events.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Cost of living is average for this area.

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

★★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 4/10

Coventry is poor.

15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

There is an employee football match every Monday, other than that, not many opportunities.

In addition to these questions, is there any extra information you would like to leave about your experiences on your work placement that other students may be interested in?

Review 33/35 for PSA Peugeot Citroën

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