Supply Chain Review

by Vauxhall

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • Great scheme with varying work and projects throughout.

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

    • Friendly team all willing to offer support and guidance when needed during early months.

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

    • Vauxhall has been running placements for many years so used to having students within the company. Lots of help and support is available.

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

    • Worked during launch of new model Vivaro so had plenty do to.

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

    • Responsible for ensuring parts are correctly released to the production line.

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

    • Graduate skills enhanced such as communication, team work and experience is priceless.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • professional but not strict.

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

    • very well organised. Vauxhall has a well structured programme with training, projects and events throughout the year.

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

    • received presentation, excel and safe driver training.

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • within my role this is highly unlikely due to being within a small team. But other roles this is possible. Vauxhall aim to only bring back placement students rather than other graduates.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

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

    • Luton pretty cheap. London very nearby too.

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

    • once again luton is ok as plenty of others to go out with. London is always an option.

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

    • Was opportunities but didnt really do much.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

July 2014

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