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Forvia

HR Student Review

at Forvia

Placement (10 Months+)

Human Resources

WS13 8NQ

Review Submitted: August 2022

Overall Rating

5 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Support and Guidance
5/5 - Company Culture
5/5 - Overall Experience
5/5 - Future Career Prospects

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
Daily Tasks
- Dealing with Absence Management
- Supporting recruitment process ( adverts, letters and interviews)
- Time and Attendance to support month end KPI and payroll
- Assist HR team with personal admin
- Arrange on site training and log any recorded training hours
- Arranging activities and food for FORVIA day
-Raising PO and tracking invoices
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Throughout my placement I was given an increased amount of responsibility. I have been involved organisation of FORVIA day and help co-ordinate employee empowerment events.
I have been given real responsibility that has directly impacted the company, especially in recruitment
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
5/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
I have increased my communication skills massively since the start of my placement. I can now deliver HR inductions in front of groups of new starters.
My time management has improved as well, I have understand the importance of prioritising my day to day tasks.
My functional knowledge has increased, I have a much wider understanding of the HR function and how we can support the rest of the other departments.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
5/5

Support and Guidance

How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
I have been given a huge amount of support. When I joined the company I was given a great handover from my predecessor, with out the initial support in the first few week I would not have been as confident. Throughout the year I have been given continuous support especially when my work load increased.
I have been able to network with other HR professionals with in the company
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
5/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
5/5

Company Culture

What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
The company culture at FORVIA is positive, the students were involved in a Charity Challenge against the other sites. Events were organised for FORVIA day which created a positive atmosphere within the factory.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
5/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
5/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
5/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I have enjoyed my placement thoroughly, my team have been great role models and have supported me throughout. I have enjoyed working within the automotive industry due to it's fast pace nature.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5

Future Career Prospects

Please rate the future employment prospects at Forvia
5/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Forvia to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Forvia
Make the most of it!!
This placement opportunity has prepared me for my final year of university.
Ask as many questions as you want.
What you put in to it you will get out at the end.
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