Business Management Analyst Review

by Volkswagen Group UK

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • Great, fantastic people, learned loads, amazing opportunities.

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

    • Great - It was fantastic being part of such a close nit team. We all used to socialise outside of work together too!

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

    • Great, my line manager was great at supporting me develop.

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

    • My workflow was very well managed by my team and there was always things that I could get involved in.

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

    • Lots, I was responsible for pulling together information that was presented to BoM, Directors and even the Managaing director himself!

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

    • I developed both personally aand professionally in my year at VWG. I have learnt lots of transferable skills that I will take with me into my degree and in to my future career. This placement really opened my eyes about what it is like to work for such a great organisation.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Always jokes around the office, lots of office banter which always makes all the hard work seem not so bad!

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

    • Good overall structure, good induction and handover process with a mid year review and an end of year placement reflection session, as part of this we are completing these reviews.

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

    • Lots of training courses provided, but you do have to be proactive and request the development in order to be granted it.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • We do have to apply for the graduate scheme but are fast tracked to the assessment centre.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes there was 30 undergraduates, you could get involved as much or as little as you wanted!

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

    • Average down south prices.

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

    • Have to say this part is pretty rubbish. Coming from a big city there isnt much to do around here.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Most weeks there was always something going on whether it be witht he undergraduates, with your team or department.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Accounting, Business Operations

South East

May 2015

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