Fleet Sales Analyst Review

The year has gone by very quickly and I have gained a lot from the experience of working in such a large establishment. The number of undergraduates on this programme is a real selling point, as the community we have here helps the transition from full time education to full time work.

From my experiences, all of the management were very supportive from the get-go. They are very inclusive and made me feel welcome from day 1, which is the same for my colleagues. The atmosphere in the office is a healthy one, and many colleagues seem satisfied by their jobs, which is crucial.

The workload was varied on a daily basis, and managing the workload was one of the key skills which I have developed over this year. Some weeks can be manic, but this makes the days fly by, whilst others can be slow, allowing to catch up on some of the regular tasks.

I was given lots of responsibilities in my role, many tasks which were pivotal for the department, which is one of the better aspects of the placement. I wasn't there to make tea! I have had dealings both internally and externally, and this experience of responsibility really adds to the experiences.

I've become far more IT literate, as the vast majority of my time is spent on Excel/PPT, as well as improving many other competencies such as my communication and presenting - which may benefit me moving forwards in my later studies. This experience will be very handy in securing a graduate role.

The placement is very well organized and we had a good handover period where the role is passed on. The old intern passed down all of their knowledge to try and make the transition as easy as possible, which I thought was invaluable. They organize many social events so you can get to know one another, and help with relocating.

There isn't a external graduate scheme that Vauxhall employ, but they look to hire from previous undergraduates where they can. So this year is like a year long job interview. It encourages you to impress all managers, and not just your own, as you may be asked back in any capacity. The ratio between undergraduates and returners is pretty low, however.

This aspect of the placement year has probably been the best. As there are a fair number of you, the socials are very good. The handover period helps to build friendships and from there most weekends are spent with fellow interns. Now that you have lots of disposable money, you really make the most of the weekends.

Luton Isn't the most desirable place in the world, but I was lucky that I lived in one of the better areas. There were also 3 other undergraduate houses in our estate, so people were always close by. This was handy in the evenings and weekends, and this really added to the placement experience.

Luton isn't renowned for its nightlife, nor should it be as the choice is extremely limited. It is pretty cheap however, so a few nights out in luton aren't bad. However, the train link into London only takes 25 mins, so it is right on the doorstep of so much choice. This can get expensive however, so this became more of a rare occasion.