Placement Year Review at Nissan Motor GB

The Role

Role Description

Contracts, recruitment and selection processes, training and development, employee wellbeing.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

It is what I am studying at Uni so find it very enjoyable.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

We are a small team so rely on one another.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I always felt that I could ask questions whenever I needed help.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Most days I was suitably busy.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I am completely in charge on issuing new contracts.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

All the skills I have developed during my placement will come in useful when I graduate.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

We all work hard but we know how to have a laugh.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Very organised.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I have attended and will attend courses to help me enhance my current skill set and to develop new ones.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

• Flexi Time
• Subsidised Canteen
• Sports and Social Club
• Subsidised/Company Gym
• Company Parties/Events
• Staff Sales/Staff Shop

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Very appealing - I would happily apply for a graduate scheme with Nissan Motor GB when I graduate.

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Yes - we always went for lunch together and organised evenings out.

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

It's near London so not as cheap as it could be.

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

★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 3/10

There is no nightlife in Rickmansworth - Watford or London are good.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Yes - Sports and social club.

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?

NMGB is an excellent organisation to work for - I recommend it!

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