Assistant Buyer- Aftersales Accessories and Vehicle Personalisation Review

by Vauxhall

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    2.5

    The Role

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

    • I have really enjoyed my work placement this year at Vauxhall. Everyone is very welcoming and make you feel part of the team from day 1.

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

    • My colleagues were very friendly and made me feel part of the family straight away. There is a great sense of team spirit in my department and days/evenings out are organised throughout the year.

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

    • My manager was very supportive and was always there for me if i needed help with anything or needed advice on something.

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

    • My workload was fairly light at the beginning, but my responsibilities changed mid way through the year, so in the second half i was kept busy- but not too much that i could not cope.

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

    • I was trusted with a lot of responsibility, which made me feel like a valued member of the team and taught me a lot about my job role.

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

    • Very valuable transferable skills learned which will help both in final year and in jobs after university.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • There is a great sense of fun and banter in my office, which helps break up the day and means there's never a dull day at work!

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

    • The placement scheme at Vauxhall has been running for 25 years so it is well structured.

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

    • We have been given presentation training, excel training and also department specific training to aid you in your job role.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Vauxhall do not have a graduate scheme, so there is not much chance of employment after your placement.

    1/5

    The Culture

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

    • There are almost 100 undergrads at Vauxhall, most of which based at the head quarters, so many nights out are always planned and it is just like being at university with lots of people your own age around.

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

    • It is a university town, but housing costs not as cheap as it could be- probably becasue of the proximity to London.

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

    • There is one club, and a couple of pubs. Not great for nightlife, but you can travel out of Luton to Harpenden, St Albans or even London to go out. There is a good train link for this.

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

    • There is a gym that is associated with Vauxhall that many of the undergraduates go to and there are football teams set up by undergrads and apprentices. But not many things in the area.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

June 2014

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