Financial Analyst Review

by Vauxhall

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    3.1
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • Really enjoyable experience and definitely something I am glad to have done.

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

    • At Vauxhall you are not seen as an intern but as a full time employee which means you feel valued on a daily basis.

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

    • My colleagues are very helpful whenever advice or support is needed. There is a lengthy handover period in the role with the previous undergrad which provides excellent guidance and means that you need less support going forward.

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

    • I feel I have the perfect balance of work; I am always busy but not to the level were it becomes too stressful and I cannot complete all of my work.

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

    • I am given lots of responsibility on my placement. I am the main point of contact for one of the units for anything financial and continuously trusted with tasks.

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

    • The skills I have developed will be essential in future roles and when applying for graduate jobs.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • My office isn't the most fun as people are busy but there are always friendly people to talk to and other interns around.

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

    • The placement has been in place for many years so the structure of the placement is very well organised

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

    • The company have invested in me through the time of colleagues offering support and the two month handover from my predecessor.

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

    • Subsidised/Company Gym
    2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would certainly consider working at Vauxhall in the future.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • There are 20 undergraduates at the Ellesmere Port plant and we socialise outside of work as well as at lunch times. I live with 3 of the undergraduates which makes socialising easier.

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

    • I chose to live in Chester which can be expensive for food and drinks for the north of England. But Ellesmere Port is closer to the site and much cheaper in general if you are on a tighter budget.

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

    • Chester has lots of bars to go to, the clubs aren't the best but Liverpool is near by if you want to go on a better night out.

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

    • I go to the gym on site with a few of the undergrads afterwork and we also play 6-a-side football some weeks.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

North West

June 2015

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