Placement Year Review at Vauxhall

The Role

Role Description

Worked in the marketing communications department as a project manager on Vauxhall below the line campaigns. Had the chance to work on the launch of the Vauxhall Insignia and also the launch of two new microsites, Vauxhall ecoFLEX and Vauxhall VXR.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

PLEASE NOTE: This review was for a placement at General Motors prior to the amalgamation of Vauxhall and General Motors (The RateMyPlacement Team)

Met a great set of people. Great team to work in and had so much exposure to marketing communications in a large company

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

We had so many good times and great work was always fun to do and not hard!

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I had enough to do my job, but enjoyed the learning on the job aspect of my placement too.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Some crazy days but some so so days! Working hard was well rewarded.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I had ownership of a £1million search account and was the main day-to-day project manager of most of my campaigns. Had support on things I didnt quite know about.

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

I know what it takes to be successful to do know

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

I felt that at times if I wasnt there it would be quiet.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Some road bumps, but that was due to the turmoil f the company, not the HR team

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

I had a lot of great guidance from my peers. If i wanted to be in a meeting I was allowed. I was able to pick the brains of those around me.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

• Subsidised/Company Gym

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

★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 3/10

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Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I have never met a better set of people, and I'm quite popular!

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

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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?

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Review 20/62 for Vauxhall

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