Placement Year Review at PSA Peugeot Citroën

The Role

Role Description

Preparing credit files of Peugeot and Citroen dealerships as well as conducting annual and interim credit reviews. This involves using the BASLE 2 grading system and analysing dealership's cash flow forecasts, published accounts, management structure and securities.

Reporting to senior management to board of directors with monthly reports. Also, heavy involvement in management projects.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Always something to do and anything that I worked on was interesting! A relaxed office environment that gives an important insight into the automobile industry.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Always willing to help and provide support. Friendly people that understand how difficult it is to start a new job.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Whenever I needed it.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Always something to do. A few odd days where there was too much or too little, but thats expected

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Involved in major projects that involved input and feedback from directors and the head office in Paris.

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 CV worthy

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Allowed for external training courses to be run, if you wanted to attend.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

• Financial Bonus
• Healthcare/Dental

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Potential to lead to graduate employment with sister companies (Peugeot and Citroen)

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

Nothing great, Central isn't too far away and some places in Regiate (10min away) is decent

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Review 31/35 for PSA Peugeot Citroën

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