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Volkswagen Financial Services

Campaign Development Undergraduate Review

at Volkswagen Financial Services

Placement (10 Months+)

Business Management

Milton Keynes

Review Submitted: April 2024

Overall Rating

4.1 /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
4.5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Support and Guidance
4/5 - Company Culture
3.5/5 - Overall Experience
1/5 - 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, I ultimately support the Campaign Development Executives. This varies and on some days entails completing reporting tasks which provide insight into campaign performance and highlight any campaign issues. I will also be required to make updates and amends to any comms pieces following mid-quarter offer launches. I also engage in a lot of stakeholder management which enables and eases the cohesion and collaboration of all teams.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Yes, my managers have been really trusting and over the course of my placement I have been challenged with tasks to grow my skills and prepare me for the world of work. I have also been able to build a rapport with my team in which they can trust me more with greater responsibility
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?
My role has developed my stakeholder management skills massively. I have learnt how best to manage stakeholder expectations through effective communication. I have also improved with navigating Excel formulas and functions, along with other reporting platforms such as Business Objects etc.
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?
4/5
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 have received plenty of support from my management and my team. They have created an environment in which I have always felt comfortable enough to call out for any help I need or questions I have.
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?
Very friendly, supportive. The culture at VWFS encourages personal development and integrity. My wider department have often been kind enough to make time for me to better understand their roles, potential opportunities and share their own experiences along the way for my benefit. I am always made to feel welcome and valued
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?
5/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I do enjoy my placement. There's a lot for me to get involved with and i have learnt a lot over the course of the past few months. Despite the pressure that comes with some of the work I do my team have been a big part of making placement enjoyable.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
3/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
4/5

Future Career Prospects

Please rate the future employment prospects at Volkswagen Financial Services
1/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Volkswagen Financial Services to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Volkswagen Financial Services
Be open to exploring different role opportunities! There's lots to learn within this company especially with our partnership with Volkswagen Group.
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