assistant mechanic Review

by Porsche Cars Great Britain

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.0
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • It was absolutely fantastic, I learnt so many new things bout the actual mechanics of the great car engine

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

    • I was accepted into the team and enjoyed their company. However, I was not of their age as they were much older and more experienced than me, so unfortunately did not have a real connection

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

    • They hekped me verymuch with all of the things I did not know, he was very helpful and even gave me his noted for the exam that I am taking in september

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

    • On one hand their was lots to do but on the other, I was left on my own for a while sometimes as I could not always help the customers as I only just started and was ann intern. Hopefully this will be better if I get another job the same company

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given some responsiblilty like to do the company filing which is an important task, however I could do everything because I was ot experienced enpugh and their computer systems were very complicated

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • They help me very much, I have an exam i september for mechanics and I am very ready for this as the placement gave me experience which I can apply to the exam

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The poeple were quite fun and the cuistomers were great except sometimesthe office was a bit dull

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

    • Excellent! Everyone knew me and knew why I was there, it jad obviously been previous mentioned and the poeple were always nice to me

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

    • It was more for my benfit, the company did not really do much, I had no lunch allowance and no further job offers were given, which is a shame

    2/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Company Parties/Events
    2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I feel I can go much further with Porshe and I am very pleased, even though I will have to apply normally I should have an edge because I have worked for them before

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • some students my age were available and there were a few bars/ pubs which I went to with my fellow colleagues

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

    • Not expensive for socialising and drinks were cheap as many poeple always go to the pub

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

    • A few clubs and bars as previously said but sometimes a little boring

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

    • There were a few clubs such as tennis club which was fun however I feel there definately could have been mroe!

    2/5
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London

August 2012

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