European Retail Measurement Specialist Review

by Vauxhall

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Rating

3.1/5
  • The Role
    3.0
  • The Company
    3.0
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

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

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

    • 2/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

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

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

    • 2/5

    The Company

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

    • Very friendly and supportive. Flexible.

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

    • Extremely well organised, lots of support at the beginning & on-going training and events.

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

    • Some training at the beginning, a "safe driving" course, Excel training.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • Not sure, very few graduate positions relative to the number of interns. There is no fixed % that get hired each year.

    2/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, lots of events, especially at the beginning & end.

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

    • Close enough to London for some places to be expensive, but mostly cheap. Asda the local supermarket - very cheap! Relatively cheap rent, compared to other areas of the UK.

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

    • Good, although Liquid has just closed! :(

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

    • Yes, a few promotional events where staff are required to help. Similarly, lots of sporting events, London-Brighton bike ride, football/volleyball tournaments.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

May 2015

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