Audi Network Development Analyst Review

by Volkswagen Group UK

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • Completely surpassed my expectations both at and away from the desk.

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

    • Other members of the brand were very complimentary and often would recommend yourself to others following a request.

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

    • Very clear communication and support between line managers as well as other senior members of the department.

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

    • As the year went on and your reputation grew you were asked to get involved in more projects and new reports. Healthy split between routine reporting and ad-hoc tasks. Some late night are required but these are not often.

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

    • As much as an undergraduate could realistically ask for. Grew as the year went on with the chance to project manage and take a key parts in larger projects.

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

    • Skills gained are definitely for the workplace although work ethic and approach to take are definitely transferable.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Could be quiet on some days with some team members out of the office but a real strong team bond throughout the department.

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

    • Regular training and appraisals throughout the year.

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

    • Opportunity to sign up to a vast array of courses over the year.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • Chance to apply for the graduate scheme where you can be fast tracked to the assessment centres.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Strong relationship between undergraduates, graduates and other team members. Regular social events throughout the year.

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

    • Cannot comment on rent however as with all cities to visit nice places incurs greater cost.

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

    • Milton Keynes has a small amount of nice bars and clubs however nothing on the larger cities. Quick access into London though.

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

    • Dependant on personal interests but we set up an 11 aside Sunday league team.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

East Midlands

September 2015

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