Assistant HR and Training Review

by Renault

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • Working at Renault was a fantastic opportunity to work for part of a multi-national company which offers a supportive and person-centric environment to develop your business skills in.

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

    • I was part of a small team and was made to feel integral to the departments function.

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

    • Organised weekly one to one meetings with my manager and other members of the department to talk through work and plan tasks for the coming week. Also always willing to provide support outside of our scheduled time.

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

    • 4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

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

    • Developed numerous business skills which I'm sure will prove beneficial in my university life and in a future career.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The company combines a hard work ethic with a seamlessly friendly and funny core of individuals who make working an enjoyable experience.

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

    • Structured induction process and initial training programmes in Excel and Access as well as bespoke systems training for specific roles.

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

    • The companies managers invest time in their placement students and develop them for their roles over the entire year.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Attractive 24 month graduate scheme offering a rotational placement programme providing experience and time in all commercial departments, with a focus on developing individuals into future business leaders.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Sports and Social Committee operate on a regular basis. Aside from this, always opportunities to go out in London with other placement students/colleagues in Renault as well as companies.

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

    • Purely dependant on where you choose to live. In Uxbridge, living costs relative to the Greater London area are comparably good, especially if you find student accommodation.

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

    • Recommend Liquid, Uxbridge.

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

    • 5 aside football and a newly formed XI a side team operate regularly. Also social meets available such as pub quiz nights.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

October 2013

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