Finance Analyst Review

by Vauxhall

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Rating

3/5
  • The Role
    3.6
  • The Company
    2.6
  • The Culture
    2.8

    The Role

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

    • PLEASE NOTE: This review was for a placement at General Motors prior to the amalgamation of Vauxhall and General Motors (The RateMyPlacement Team) Variety of work, large placement student community and generally a big company to work for with lots going on.

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Generally considered a solid part of the department, not just given mundane jobs to do.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Company does invest in you, guidance from manager and 'buddy'. Plenty of courses / training available.

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

    • Lots to get involved in, if you show the drive.

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

    • Again depending on your drive, you can get involved with some higher profile projects.

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

    • Definitely gained commercial awareness.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Generally an 'aging' workforce, but there were some social events and people were friendly.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Good scheme, 60+ students.

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

    • Enrolled in some in-house courses, given management time for reviews and appraisals.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Currently no graduate scheme due to cut backs in work force, future a little uncertain for GM?

    2/5

    The Culture

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

    • 60+ students, lots of events to get involved in.

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

    • Luton is generally cheap, accomodation around £270-310 per person (including all bills) based on 3/4 placement students sharing a house.

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

    • Not great.... cinema, bowling alley etc, town centre is average.. but not much else.

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Charity events, gym, etc.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Scotland

August 2009

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