Retail Systems Consultant Review

by Vauxhall

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • The experience was invaluable.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I was treated as a normal colleague.

    5/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • I felt fully supported by my management.

    5/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • I was kept busy with a number of varied tasks.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was responsible for producing a report that was sent to the MD.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I believe that the skills I have gained will be suitable to apply to any role that I have in the future and should help me to gain an improved mark in my final year at university.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • Everyone was happy at work.

    5/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • I felt that it was very well organised.

    5/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Vauxhall involved undergraduates and asked for direct input.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Sports and Social Club

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • 4/5

    The Culture

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

    • The undergraduate students on placement had a great social scene and we had a lot of planned social events.

    5/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Rent, bills, shopping and all living cost were reasonable.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • The nightlife was very good in Luton and with London not too far away I enjoyed lots of fun and exciting nights out.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Activities outside of work were smashing.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Information Technology

East of England

July 2011

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