Undergraduate HR Advisor Review

by Vauxhall

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • I have enjoyed my placement year at Vauxhall very much. You are given alot of responsibility and the work you do has a genuine impact on the organisation.

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

    • Your are made to feel like a full time member of the team. I was given meaningful tasks and alot of responsibility and my team was always there to support me if need be

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

    • Support and guidance was always available when needed. They like for you to try and get the job done but if you are having any trouble they are extremely approachable and supportive

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

    • On a daily basis i was rather busy. With the ammount of responsibility you are given it does take up alot of your time but it makes the day go by faster

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

    • Throughout my placement i was given various tasks with lots of responsibility. I doubt there was a placement elsewhere that could of given me the level of responsibility Vauxhall have

    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 and training i have received will definitely help my employability for future graduate jobs

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere in the office is normally rather lively and the people are very helpful and supportive

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

    • My placement year was very well organised and i knew what was expected of me right from handover

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

    • Vauxhall put you through several in house training courses, such as software training and presentational training

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

    • Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

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

    • Vauxhall always keep in mind previous undergraduates when a potential role appears

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • As there are around 80 undergraduates in the Luton area, the weekends were never dull or boring

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

    • The cost of living is rather cheap, and so is socialising in the local area

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

    • The nightlife in the area is rather dull. there are not many places to go in Luton but there are several different areas just outside of Luton that are always good. i.e St Albans, Watford, London

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

    • During handover period there are many activites you can get involved in outside of work. It does die down a little after this but there is always something you can involved with

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Automotive Engineering

South East

June 2015

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