Assistant Buyer Vauxhall/ Opel Aftersales Review

by Vauxhall

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • Plenty to do but always time for a laugh

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

    • Very friendly group from day 1

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

    • Help was always provided if it was required

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

    • Some days I was very busy others it was a good balance, but I was never bored

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

    • Lots of responsibility given from particpating in large projects to running smaller ones

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

    • Improved Business Acumen Deeper insight into the industry Get used to a routine

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Great bunch of colleagues

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

    • Excellent organisation, you can tell it has been running for a long time

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

    • I had compulsory training to complete and was offered lots of additional training if I wanted it

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    National Travel

    International Travel

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

    • Vauxhall does not really have a graduate programme

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Vauxhall take on lots of undergrads so something is always happening

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

    • Living was quite cheap in certain places more expensive in others. Socialising was as cheap or as expensive as you wanted to make it

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

    • Luton doesnt have the best nightlife however you are very close to St Albans and Harpenden which are good. London is also just a train ride away which is very convenient

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

    • Plenty of opportunities offered including competitions in which you can win all sorts of things including Wembley tickets to watch England.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

June 2014

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