Placement Year Review at Vauxhall

The Role

Role Description

Worked on the core Vauxhall.co.uk website as well as various mircosites. This included working with a variety of agencies in areas such as user experience, design, search activity and SEO (Search engine optimisation). Worked closely with a variety of website analytical tools. As well as much much more...

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Given high levels of responsibility and had a diverse job role.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Felt welcome and respected within my team. Feedback given was always listened to.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Great manager who was extremely accommodating. There was also a mentoring scheme in place.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Always busy but in a good way!

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Given high levels of responsibility, given projects to work on independently.

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

Improved skill set dramatically. Gained new knowledge in a lot of areas!

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Great atmosphere - lots of undergrads in the same office. Worked in a really fun and vibrant department.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Clearly established placement scheme.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Given lots of opportunities for personal development, including days at agencies.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

• Sports and Social Club
• Company Parties/Events

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Would really like to return as a graduate.

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Big undergraduate community, lots of departmental and undergraduate nights out. Also went away for a weekend with undergraduates / grads to Prague.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Luton is a really cheap place to live with rent being nearly half what I paid at uni! Cheap nights out with drink offers.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Big fan of Liquid Luton and Legends...

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Played 7-a-side footy.

Review 60/61 for Vauxhall

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