Environmental Assistant Review

by Vauxhall

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Rating

3.2/5
  • The Role
    3.0
  • The Company
    2.9
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • Overall the placement has been enjoyable, with interesting and challenging tasks and projects to keep me busy.

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

    • Not all the work I was doing felt vital, and although it was enjoyable I doubted that I was valued by my colleagues as much as I could have been.

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

    • I worked mostly independently, which was something I enjoyed, and most of the time my manager would be available for support.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • I was kept busy with multiple tasks, projects and admin. I rarely felt overworked, but always had something to be getting on with.

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

    • I was given some important tasks during my placement, but I would've liked to have felt more utilised and trusted.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I am far more employable than I would have been had I not taken a placement year. There are areas where I have gained knowledge that will help me immensely should I apply for a job in this sector, and in other related areas.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • A good atmosphere with friendly, enjoyable conversation throughout the day with my colleagues.

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

    • Vauxhall have been offering placements for years, and it shows. My departmental tasks over the year could have been more organised however, as it would occasionally feel segmented and not linked in with the departments overall aims/targets.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • I took part in some training courses, but my training mostly came from my own familiarisation with work guidelines, legislation, regulation and law. There was not much investment in my training, and this is an area I think there could be improvement,

    2/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Healthcare/Dental
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • The career progression at Vauxhall seems steep, with quick steps up the ladder and seemingly very good pay.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • The social scene with other undergraduates was good, with organised birthdays, meals and other events.

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

    • You can easily live on a student budget and save a good portion of the money that Vauxhall pay.

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

    • Chester and Liverpool are very nearby, and both are good are for a night out as they are both student areas.

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

    • There are lots of sports clubs and societies nearby that you could easily join for the year.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

North West

June 2015

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