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Volkswagen Group UK

Performance Marketing Executive (Audi UK) Review

at Volkswagen Group UK

Placement (10 Months+)

Marketing, Advertising

Milton Keynes

Review Submitted: October 2023

Overall Rating

4.4 /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
4.5/5 - Support and Guidance
3.8/5 - Company Culture
5/5 - Overall Experience
4/5 - Future Career Prospects

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
On a day-to-day basis you will be contirbuting to campaigns or managing activities for Audi UK social channels, working closely with digital marketing and CX in ensuring Audi fans and customers are perceiving Audi in the best way. You could be implementing new ad copy for PPC, reporting on ad successes or identifying gaps, attending exciting shoots/events and learning from and working with Audi's agencies.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
From the get go I was given a lot of responsibility during my placement, with colleagues ensuring I wasn't 'just an intern'. Within my first couple of months I was responsible for the asset management and distribution for a new model launch and subsequently managed elements of campaigns and was comfortable covering colleagues whilst on holiday.
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?
Working at Audi has allowed me to develop a plethora of skills including; Connected search, corporate identity, managing campaigns, presenting, marketing (duh!), social media, event management, asset management, collaboration, analytical thinking, attention to detail and general automotive industrial awareness.
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?
The support and guidance I received from my team, especially my line manager, was second to none. My team always ensured I was comfortable with tasks and took their time to help me with any questions. Volkswagen Group as a whole lacked in some elements of support with the adjustment to work life and it would have been beneficial to receieve some more in person training sessions.
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?
4/5

Company Culture

What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
The company culture and general atmosphere was often very positive. I can't speak for the other brands, but Audi felt collaborative and carried a sense of 'excitement' with every talk or brand lunch (despite a relatively dull office... which is being refurbished!).
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
4/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
3/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
4/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
4/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I thoroughly enjoyed my placement and would recommend it to anyone wanting to gain experience in marketing. I was provided with opportunities and experiences that are unforgettable and it was a very difficult day when the time came to leave!
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 Volkswagen Group UK
4/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Volkswagen Group UK to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Volkswagen Group UK
Ensure you research the core principles and values as this is a key focus to the company. Be aware that applying to Volkswagen Group is an application to be considered to various roles in all brands/sectors (Audi, Skoda, VW, Cupra etc.). Don't pester HR or others about which car you will be getting (they try to align all undergrads).
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