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Volkswagen Financial Services

HR Operations Undergraduate Review

at Volkswagen Financial Services

Placement (10 Months+)

Human Resources

Milton Keynes

Review Submitted: October 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!

5/5 - Overview of Role
4.8/5 - Skills Development
4/5 - Support and Guidance
4.5/5 - Company Culture
4/5 - 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.
Conducting research into info and tools to support ER projects, assissting with monthly reports, working with wider HR team, collaborating with other departments on execution of DE&I projects, supporting with any other ad-hoc activities
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Yes
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?
Planning & Management skills, Communication skills, Administrative skills, Self-Confidence, Teamwork, Active Listening
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
5/5

Support and Guidance

How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
I received support and guidance anytime it was needed.
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?
4/5

Company Culture

What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
An open-minded, friendly culture fostering a positive atmosphere, promoting collaboration and employee well-being.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
4/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
4/5
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 really enjoyed the experience - It provided valuable insights into HR operations and allowed me to apply my knowledge in a real-world setting, contributing to a positive learning journey.
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 Volkswagen Financial Services
5/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Volkswagen Financial Services to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Volkswagen Financial Services
Emphasise relevant skills, and demonstrate your ability to adapt in a dynamic work environment. Research the company and make sure your application aligns with its values and goals.
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