HR Generalist Review

by Mercedes-Benz

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • I absolutely loved my placement, it was challenging but I learnt an incredible amount.

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

    • I felt like an important member of the team and I felt appreciated.

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

    • I was given support and guidance where it was needed and this helped me develop my skills and understanding of processes.

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

    • I was busy but I was conducting interesting tasks. I would stay late on numerous occasions however I was never bored.

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

    • I felt empowered to be given my own projects to conduct. I felt like I was trusted to get on to my work. I was given a large amount of responsibility.

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

    • What I have learnt on my placement will be hugely beneficial when I return to university. I can now include my own relevant experiences which will give my assignments more depth.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • There was a great atmosphere in my office, it was a great place to work and the people I worked with were lovely.

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

    • I believe the placement was ran very well and I have gained experience in a variety of different areas.

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

    • I was given personal training to help better my excel skills and I was also given access to Skillgate which consisted of online training courses.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would love to come back to Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains as a graduate. If there was an opportunity I would apply for it.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was a good social scene with the placement students, a variety of different events happened and I have made lots of friends.

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

    • The area where I am living does not have much going on, however the cost of living is relatively cheap.

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

    • It's a small town so there isn't much, however every time I have been on a night out it has been a good time.

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

    • Yes many.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Human Resources

International

September 2015

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