Finance Assistant Review

by Volkswagen Group UK

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • Loved it! Didn't want to leave. The job itself was never the same day after day, and always introduced a challenge.

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

    • Like with starting any new job - there are already formed social groups. I found that everyone was really welcome and felt like family by the time I left.

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

    • I was given lots of support and guidance by my managers.

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

    • Most of my tasks were based in the morning, so by the afternoon the work load was lighter. However, overall I had a busy workload.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I didn't expect to receive so much responsibility. But I'm glad I was given the opportunity.

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

    • My placement is directly relevant to me degree. I now have more knowledge of the different areas in which I can progress in to after I graduate. The courses offered to me on Microsoft Excel for example, will be extremely helpful for me in the future.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • There were always team building or social events to look forward too. That's not excluding the monthly casual day.

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

    • Being the first undergraduate - both myself and the company learnt as the placement progressed. However by the time I left, there was a clear job outlined for my replacement.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • With regards to personal development - the company is willing to assist you with various courses if required.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • The graduate scheme offered is not as relevant to my degree as I would like it to be. However, if there was a specific job available - I would definitely apply.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, we all meet up regularly and have each others contact details to meet up when we all return to University.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Compared to where I study, the rent is cheaper. But other than that everything else is on par.

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

    • Average. Personally I didn't go out much but from friends I've heard that they've enjoyed the nights out.

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

    • On occasion there would be events out side of work. This is something that was of focus to improve when I was leaving.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Accounting, Audit, Banking

South East

July 2012

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