Truck Logistics and Engineering intern Review
at Volvo Group UK
Placement (10 Months+)
Logistics and Operations
Warwick
Review Submitted: May 2023
Overall Rating
4.5 /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!
3/5
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Overview of Role
4.5/5
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Skills Development
4.5/5
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Support and Guidance
5/5
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Company Culture
4/5
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Overall Experience
5/5
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Future Career Prospects
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
To run reports send out to Senior employees so that they are aware of Sales volumes alongside the forecast for the month. Answer emial enquiries regarding the status of the dealers truck and/or why it is late.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
I was given the responsibility to run important reports to distribute. I was also trusted to develop another report to show trends and specific data
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
3/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
I have developed my presentation skills throughout this placement following giving few presentations throughout the year to large numbers of people. I have also improved my verbal communication with other members of staff and external organisations
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
4/5
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
4/5
Support and Guidance
How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
I received a lot, I had a large team around me which I could always turn to for advice
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
4/5
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?
Volvo trucks had a large family community, there were good jokes passed around
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?
It was a once in a lifetime experience that I loved and I'm glad that i took it as it has made me realise what I would like to pursue in my future career
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
4/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
4/5
Future Career Prospects
Please rate the future employment prospects at Volvo Group UK
5/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Volvo Group UK to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Volvo Group UK
Always put yourself out there if there are any opportunities as it will benefit you in the future. Always keep yourself busy, if you have finished something, ask what you can do next
