Retail Operations Sales Support Analyst Review

by Vauxhall

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.0
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • As time went on and i developed more within the role I found the placement much more enjoyable. all in all a really good experience.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • My team was fantastic. everybody is valued at the company and it shows from directors to cleaners.

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

    • My manager was a constant point of support and guidance and made sure I got the most of the placement by allowing me to develop in any aea I wanted. This included rtaailer/field team visits, visits toc ar and van shows and spoending time in other departments.

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

    • The workload can be quite a lot at times especially ath Month End/start of a new month. but generally manageable.

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

    • I was treated like a full member of staff and so the level of responsibility was that of a 'real' job. This is different from most places and is better as your'e not just seen as an intern but a full team member.

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

    • Everything I've learnt will be extremely valuable going forward and in terms of future career skills. Thjere is opportunity for optinal training actross the year sop mty powerpoint and excel skillls have majorly improved also.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Office was full of banter

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

    • Really well set up

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

    • Whatever I wanted to do in terms of this was approved and endorsed fuly by the company. Visits to various events across the country, working out of office with retailers, client vists, shows, Spending time in other areas of the company I was interested in are all some of the things ive experienced this year,

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

    • Subsidised/Company Gym

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    0/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • There isnt a graduate scheme as such but undergrads who performw ell have the chance to come back.

    2/5

    The Culture

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

    • Lots of events organised. Undergrad nights out.

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

    • Luton is cheap as chips rent for a really nice 3 story townhouse only paid £280

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

    • Luton is rubbish. but Watford and St Albans are ok and are relatively close. London is 20 mins away and is a great night out.

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • I play basketball with work and there are various opportunities to join teams and play socially out of office many sports. Team and department meals and activities such as go- karting are common also.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

May 2013

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