Trade Parts Marketing Assistant Review
by Volkswagen Group UK
This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.
Rating
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The Role
5.0
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The Company
4.6
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The Culture
3.6
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
I could never have predicted how much of a varied experience I would gain working in the Trade Parts department of Volkswagen Group UK.
I had a one-to-one meeting with my manager every week, in which we went through my work load and discussed anything which I may be struggling with, or if I wanted something more challenging to work on. My manager was very approachable so I could ask for support whenever I felt I needed it.
My manager was fantastic in giving me responsibility, but was also there to support me whenever I needed it.
My time at Volkswagen Group has really helped to motivate me for my final year of University and has also set me up with various contacts for future work.
The Company
I had a 2-week handover with the previous placement student, which was a fantastic way to start as it meant I could walk through the job each day and then felt confident at the end of the handover that I would be able to take on the role myself!
There were always advertisements on the company extranet showing courses that anyone could sign up for, I was always supported by my manager to go for any course with I thought I would benefit from.
Subsidised Canteen
Company Car
International Travel
Financial Bonus
Company Parties/Events
Staff Sales/Staff Shop
Volkswagen Group would be a great place to build a career due to the wide range of opportunities within the different brands and departments.
The Culture
There were 18 students when I was at Volkswagen Group, and it seems that they are taking more on each year. This is great if you are planning to live in Milton Keynes.
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
Advertising, Automotive Engineering, Marketing, Retail
East Midlands
October 2012
