HR Assistant Review

by Volkswagen Financial Services

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed my time at VWFS, throughout my placement my colleagues were friendly and welcoming.

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

    • I received constant recognition for the work I completed throughout the year from both my manager and the wider business.

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

    • My manager held regular one to one meetings with me so I was constantly aware of what I was doing well and what my development areas were.

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

    • As VWFS is growing at such a fast pace from the start of my placement to the end of my placement I was always very busy.

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

    • I felt like I had the right amount of responsibility throughout the year across both my day to day responsibilities and project work.

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

    • The professional and practical skills I have obtained will help me greatly upon returning to university.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere in the office was great, there was a definite feel that every employee in VWFS is part of one big family.

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

    • My placement was well organised.

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

    • There are many training courses that are available to all VWFS employees. I was given the opportunity to attend many over the year and I found I learnt a lot from each one.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Car

    National Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday

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

    • Future employment prospects are very appealing as VWFS is growing at such a fast rate.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, all the undergraduates would meet up regularly for drinks and dinner.

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

    • The cost of living and socialising are no more expensive than what you would expect in any other city.

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

    • There are plenty of bars in the area but not so many nightclubs.

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

    • Yes, VWFS is a very sociable place to work.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Human Resources

South East

August 2015

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