HR Advisor - Toddington Road Review

by Vauxhall

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.9
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

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

    • Not every day is a walk in the park but it was always really interesting and fun!

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

    • I had a really brilliant team who I got on with on a personal level so it really helped.

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

    • Everything I found challenging was always taught to me first, and whenever I tried something new I was always given constructive feedback to help me improve.

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

    • Some days are busier than others but I had the right amount of ups and downs.

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

    • A lot of projects were handed over solely to me, it was really nice to be given the responsibility (if not a bit daunting at times!!)

    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 have learnt more in the last year than I have in my first two years at uni combined!

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • With any HR related role there are often a lot of pressures, and over the year I worked there we had a lot of big changes within the organisation - this meant sometimes things could be a bit strained.

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

    • I was given a very clear and comprehensive handover and I was given clear roles and responsibilities.

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

    • I was trained in everything - from Operations to Communications, I learnt a lot that helped me develop my skills for the future.

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

    • Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Healthcare from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Obviously it is dependant on the jobs available but there is definitely a possibility.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was ALWAYS something to do and someone to do it with - handover is like freshers week but with early starts!!

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

    • Fairly cheap - rent is relatively standard but nights out were always reasonable.

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

    • There's only one major club but you're a short ride from London and there are lots of surrounding towns with great nightlife that are only a train or taxi away.

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

    • There were lots of charity events and things like that and events such as bowling or Zumba nights.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

June 2012

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