Commercial Planning and Performance Associate - Insurance Review
at Vodafone
Placement (10 Months+)
Business Management
Paddington
Review Submitted: September 2023
Overall Rating
4.8 /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!
4/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Support and Guidance
4.5/5
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Company Culture
5/5
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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.
Talking with the European markets and our reinsurer to gauge an accurate view of the P&L which I then present in a weekly meeting to the team. Working in the product team to help progress new insurance products through discovery and development into products that are ready to go to market. I build business cases as part of this process to ensure the profitability of upcoming products and promotions.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Yes, I would say that I have been given responsibility as I am responsible for reporting weekly and monthly numbers, some of which go all the way to ExCo. I also build business cases that determine whether or not projects go ahead and the priority of different projects. I would say that a lot of the responsibility is based on how much you are willing to take on.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
4/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
I have developed my presentation skills through presenting weekly and monthly meetings. I have also developed my communication skills by working in a team based across Europe. Organisation skills have also improved as I have had to balance different tasks and meet deadlines, especially since I am involved in a couple different commitees.
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 feel I receive a good level of support. I have developed a close working relationship with my manager who is always there to offer extra support, guidance and feedback. There are also HR SPOC's who are always there to offer support if you need.
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?
I think it can depend on which stream and even specific team you are in. Personally I have found that while professional it is a friendly and supportive atmosphere. There is quite a big wfh culture which I think sometimes can limit networking opportunities however there are always teams call you can join for development and network, especially available to those in youth programs.
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 would say that I am enjoying my placement a lot! I enjoy the placement community we have the other placement students as well as the level of responsibility and the work I do at Vodafone. I also have enjoyed being involved in the Youth Committee and numerous volunteering projects.
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 Vodafone
5/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Vodafone to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Vodafone
Initially make sure you have a strong CV that reflects your experience and skills. Most importantly through I would say make sure you recognise your strengths and skills as well as how to demonstrate them. For assessment centers or interviews make sure you are fully prepared, be confident and most importantly yourself. I would also say make sure you understand Vodafone's company culture/values and that this is something you respect, identify with and could positively contribute to.
