Internal and Corporate Communications Assistant Review

by Vauxhall

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • I loved every second of working at Vauxhall! I was given so much responsibility in my role and met a great group of friends from the year.

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

    • You are never considered as a placement student, from day one, you feel like an actual employee. You are doing a real job from the get go and feel like an really important member in the business.

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

    • I had weekly catch up with my managers and was also able to do three reviews throughout the year to check the progress of my goals. I also had a lovely manager who was really supportive and easy to talk to.

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

    • Very busy! There was always lots to do in my role which made the job more interesting, it really tested my organisation skills and has made me more equipped to returning to studies next year.

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

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

    • The skills I have gained this year are invaluable. The main skills I've gained are: -Organisation/prioritisation -Creativity -Leadership -Professional Etiquette

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Fun, varied and supportive.

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

    • A very well organised and established scheme.

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

    • Despite only being there for a year, we were given training such as presentation skills, EXCEL and safe driving. You were also given access to lots of opportunities in order to expand your knowledge and make your year as worthwhile as possible.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

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

    • Due to the high volume of placement students which enter the business every year, the job prospects aren't too promising. There are some opportunities but limited.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Best social scene I've heard of on a placement year. Most undergraduates live together and there is something going on every weekend. There is also a social handover schedule to ensure everyone has met each other before you start work.

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

    • Fairly cheap, rent was around £300pp.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Nightlife in Luton is fairly poor with only a Yates on offer, however there is Watford, St Albans and London all nearby.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There are lots of company-led events to get involved in on a monthly basis.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

June 2016

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