Retailer Measurement Specialist Review

by Vauxhall

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.1
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • Work wise my placement has been valuable- I have had a good amount of responsibility and interesting work. I have had the oppurtunity to go out of the office and learn about the company as a whole and not just the department. Because there is 80+ Undergrads the social aspect is a highlight

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

    • My colleagues valued the work I produced and if they needed help would ask for my assistance

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

    • My managers would often let me get on with my work but if I did need any help they would be there to ask any questions

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

    • As the placement progressed I found myself more and more busy on a daily basis as I have been given more and more responsibilty.

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

    • I was given a good amount of responsibility. I would make judgement calls most days when appeals for the Mystery Shop came through. I would also have to produce reports for high level management.

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

    • Since being at vauxhall I have developed my Excel skills- (intermediate and advanced training) We were also given Presentation training.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere started off good but due to people in the department leaving it became very quiet.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Overall it was well set up. The handover period was very well organised and gave you the chance to meet all of the undergrads in different social situations.

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

    • Vauxhall offered training in Excel. We also had training in presenting. If an employee needed specific training they would happily invest.

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

    • Subsidised/Company Gym
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Realistically not many. There is no grad scheme available however if there is a job which becomes vacant there is a shortlist of placement students which attend an assessment centre.

    2/5

    The Culture

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

    • Because there are 80+ Undergraduates there is plenty to do.

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

    • Very cheap to live. I lived in one of the 'nicer houses' and paid £340 a month.

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

    • Not many places to go out however, very nice surrounding areas: St Albans, Harpenden to name a few. Also very short distance to London which is a plus.

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

    • The Undergraduates would do something most weekends so if you wanted to get involved you could.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

May 2015

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