Placement Year Review at PSA Peugeot Citroën

The Role

Role Description

I was involved in a variety of tasks during my placement year. Primarily I was tasked with coordinating internships for French students, monitoring absence levels, helping with recruitment campaigns and dealing general issues from members of staff within the PSA group.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I have thoroughly enjoyed my placement year and have benefited greatly from the responsibility that I have been given. I have expanded my HR knowledge and am continuing to build on this as I have the opportunity to get involved a wide range of tasks.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I felt valued by all of my colleagues in both of the departments that I worked in.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I felt supported throughout my placement and was able to ask for guidance and help at all times.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I was very busy throughout my year and always felt able to ask for extra work during quieter periods.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I was given a fair amount of responsibility and always felt able to ask for more tasks.

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

The skills I have developed will assist me to a great extent. I have significantly broadened my HR knowledge and my skills when dealing with difficult situations.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

There is a very friendly and welcoming atmosphere.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

The placement year plan was organised and clearly communicated.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I was given training in Lean Management practices, SHL testing and Assessor training. As well as Industrial Placement specific training e.g. Presentation Skills.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

• Subsidised Canteen
• Sports and Social Club
• Subsidised/Company Gym
• Company Parties/Events
• Above 25 days holiday

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

The cost of living was affordable.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

There is a variety of nightlife to suit a number of tastes.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Review 22/35 for PSA Peugeot Citroën

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