Assistant HR Officer Review

by Vauxhall

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Rating

4.6/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    4.6

    The Role

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

    • The job with Vauxhall exceeded my expectations. I enjoyed the role a lot and was impressed with the real responsibility I was given.

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

    • The department I worked in was very friendly and all staff made us feel part of the team.

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

    • Excellent support was given by management, and we were assigned a tutor to help with support and guidance.

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

    • Always had work to be getting on with, whether it be frequent Ad-hoc tasks or project based.

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

    • I was responsible for a lot during my 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?

    • I had the chance to develop a lot of skills including communication, initiative and teamwork. These are sure to help in my final year at University.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The office environment was professional, and there were other placement students to work with.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Vauxhall have ran the programme for a long time and you can see this by how well it is set up.

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

    • At the start of placement we had a handover period in which we participated in a lot of different training.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

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

    • Vauxhall is a fantastic company to work for and the graduate roles are well placed with great responsibility.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were a large number of undergraduates, and we always had social events each weekend. Whether in Luton itself, of further afield in Milton Keynes, Watford or London.

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

    • Luton is reasonable to live in. Housing can be as little as £250 per month and food/drink is ok.

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

    • Luton itself is ok for nightlife, with a few nightclubs to choose from. Bars and restaurants are available, and it is close to London (30 Mins on train).

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

    • I was able to volunteer to help at numerous events, from Warehouse open days to track days at Silverstone.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

September 2011

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