Trade Parts Marketing Assistant Review

by Volkswagen Group UK

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

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

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

    • I had a fantastic team and an experience and supportive Manager who genuinely seemed to car about my career progression.

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

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

    • I had more responsibililty at VW than I do now in my current role - something that I miss.

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

    • From my VW placement, I felt confident to go back to complete my final year of university and use my gained skills to obtain a 2:1 degree and further job roles.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Everybody was friendly and willing to help. As one of the youngest in the department, I was not treated any different and was warmly welcomed to the team and wider business.

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

    • I had a fantastic handover with my predecessor and a clear structure to my responsibilities. Regular catch up meetings with my Manager help manage my workload and create a work in progress plan.

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

    • Although I didn't undertake any extra training qualifications, I feel that if I needed to, the company would have provided it.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

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

    • VW is a company that I feel you could stay in for many years. Their organisational structure provides opportunity for career progression and a diverse range of departments to choose from.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Myself and many of the other undergraduates often organised social meet ups and department was also very good at organised regular social events. I know understand their importance as it kept moral high and the chance to get to know your team in a more relaxed atmosphere.

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

    • It is understandable cheaper than the university cities, but I appreciate we are still in a recession and prices are high in most places!

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

    • Pretty good! Milton Keynes is relatively small but enough variety to keep you busy, with a friendly and safe crowd.

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

    • Many of the undergraudates often met up outside of work and Milton Keynes has a lot to offer. From gyms, cinema, night life, restaurants, shopping and other outdoor activities - we were never bored.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Automotive Engineering, Logistics and Operations, Marketing, Sales

South East

September 2012

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