Strategy Project Coordinator Review

by Volkswagen Group UK

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.6
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at Volkswagen Group, It was rather intimidating at first but everyone was very friendly, welcoming and supportive.

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

    • From day one your treated like any other employee, working on projects colleagues rely on your delivery and are appreciative when you deliver on time.

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

    • My line manager and other colleagues are always there to offer advice and guidance, some of the advice I've been given has been the most valuable asset I'll take away from this placement year.

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

    • The workload progressively built and now the days fly by.

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

    • I have been give loads of responsibility, I'm trusted like an other employee to complete my job. I've been given the opportunity to present to multiple directors and make day to day project decisions.

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

    • Training is in no short supply at VWG, I've received several internal courses and have taken PRINCE 2 Practitioner and AGILE PM Practitioner qualifications

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Friendly, warm, and supportive

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

    • Overall it was fairly good,, there was a familiarisation day to meet the other placement students before joining and a number of HR induction days to get up to speed.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Massively, very pleased about how much VWG were willing to invest in my personal development.

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    Financial Bonus

    Above 25 days holiday
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Future prospects at VWG are very appealing, jobs pay well with good benefits and staff all seem satisfied in their roles.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • All fellow placement students got on well and I will definitely be staying in contact with them after this year.

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

    • Central Milton Keynes can be quite expensive, but there are pockets where accommodation and shopping is cheaper

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

    • This is the biggest downside with the placement, nightlife in Milton Keynes is dire.

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Plenty of sporting teams to join, and our undergraduate cohort have all mingled well.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Computer Science

South East

June 2017

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