Group Parts Operations Project Co-ordinator Review

by Volkswagen Group UK

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • I have thoroughly enjoyed my year here working at Volkswagen Group and would reccomend the scheme to anybody looking to work in the automotive industry or for a general business placement.

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

    • My team have treated me like a full time member of staff and the responsibiilty given by my manager has been to a level where I feel valued and my work is accredited.

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

    • I gained ample amount of training and support from my management team which has allowed me to complete my role to a high standard.

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

    • They level of workload is sufficient for a working week, with projects sometimes piling up. Manageable!

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

    • I was given large amount of responsibility and the tasks which I role in which I have contributes to my teams wider workload. I have also managed my my projects and processes working with other departments to organise events and meet deadlines.

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

    • This year will allow me at university to apply practical theory to documented practise.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Good working atmosphere, expected to work hard but a good level of healthy office banter.

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

    • Good overall structure to the scheme, with planned development and sessions together as undergraduates

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

    • The company invested in several training courses such as Excel, Self management

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    Healthcare from home

    Healthcare/Dental

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

    • Good graduate scheme but competittive to get a place on

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • The undergraduates and graduates at Volkswagen both ventured in various social activities together such as a company football team, nights out etc

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

    • There is a high cost of living cost and going out isn't the cheapest but the wage is sufficient to still be sociable with friends

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Not the best but manageable with a good group of friends!

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • lots

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Automotive Engineering

East of England

May 2015

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