Placement Year Review at PSA Peugeot Citroën

The Role

Role Description

Helping out on a variety of tasks and projects covering a variety of areas including advertising, product and market research and general marketing

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

The job has avariety of different tasks meaning I get a good mix of activities which were mainly interesting and enjoyable

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

My work colleagues were friendly and helpful and don't seem afraid to ask me to help out

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

My manager is always willing to help me out and talk any issues through with me

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

There were periods where I had too much work or not enough but on mainly there is a good balance

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I am given a leading role in many of teh project I am involved with, giving me a series of responsibilities and people who rely on me

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

The skills I have learnt are mainly about how to work with others and organise yourself properly which will help me throughout my life

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

My colleagues are friendly and approachable although the office can be quiet at times!

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Very proffessional and well organised from the application and interview process to the induction period and pre-planned projects I was given

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I have been put on a number of trainign courses to help my progress

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

• Subsidised Canteen
• Subsidised/Company Gym
• Financial Bonus
• Staff Sales/Staff Shop

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

There are many opportunities to move upwards in the organisation and have a clear link between placements and post grad jobs

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

The other students are all friendly and we try to meet social as often as we can

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Cheap

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

never really went out

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

There are various company funded social events and a number of sports clubs, societies to join

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?

highly recommended! i enjoyed it and i think you would too :)

Review 34/35 for PSA Peugeot Citroën

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