SEAT Marketing Assistant Review

by Volkswagen Group UK

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Rating

4.5/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

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

    • It was absolutely amazing.

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

    • I was literally gutted toleave...i've stayed in touch, been down for leaving do's and meals etc. Great bunch!

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

    • They were always there if i needed them

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

    • I was quite bored at the start as it took time to settle in...but my advice would be to go looking for work that interests you...don't sit and wait for it to come out of no-where!

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

    • I got my own project with a huge budget!! It was amazing

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

    • Couldn't fault anything i learned...i changed a massive amount!

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Never laughed so much in my life...loved the banter!

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

    • HR are great here...really look after you without making you feel young and inexperienced...which of course you are!

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

    • Loads of Microsoft courses and loads of bitesize courses offered...i wasnt treated any differently to normal employees

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Car

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday

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

    • There is a graduate scheme and i made a lot of contacts so fingers crossed i'll see some of you there!!

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Unreal...although i did live with 6 other guys so we were constantly on the go

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

    • We were always out doing stuff so can't have been too bad...the wage covers it fairly

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

    • MK is probably worth 3/4 stars but...with the right people you can have a laugh. The Living Room and Revs is a good night and the Hub has got some good bars

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

    • Loads...my year culminated with the London to Brighton bike ride!

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

East of England

September 2012

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