Project Engineer Review

by Vauxhall

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    2.6

    The Role

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

    • The placement was really worthwhile and enjoyable

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

    • I got on with all my colleagues and was treated as part of the team

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

    • There was always someone to guide me when I needed it

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

    • I always had something to do and found my work beneficial

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

    • There was alot of responsibilty where I was encouraged to carry work out and present it to higher members of staff

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

    • As I had no previous experience, this was very worth while and I have learnt some valuable skills

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • It was good until end of shit where many people went home

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

    • This was the perfect placement

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

    • Vauxhall are very keen on ensuring you are trained to the correct level

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Financial Bonus

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Healthcare from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I am returning in my final year to complete a project with them

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Among the undergrads, yes

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

    • As it is near London, prices are generally high

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

    • The surrounding areas are much better than Luton

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

    • There was not really much to do outside of work

    2/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

May 2013

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