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Volkswagen Financial Services

Internal Audit Undergraduate Review

at Volkswagen Financial Services

Placement (10 Months+)

Audit

Milton Keynes

Review Submitted: March 2021

Overall Rating

4.9 /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
5/5 - Support and Guidance
4.8/5 - Company Culture
5/5 - 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.
My role consisted of getting involved in different audits in my team. This includes the start to finish process of an audit. I performed many reviews of documents and sought recommendations. On a monthly basis I would create the BoM report. Every day is a different day; completing new tasks and learning new skills.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
I was given full responsibility, beyond what I have ever been given in any work experience. First two months were training and easing in but my manager made sure to challenge me and this responsibility helped me develop personally and professionally.
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?
- IT skills
- Analysis
- Financial Service knowledge (commercial awareness)
- Attention to detail
- Integrity
- Written and Verbal Communication
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
4/5

Support and Guidance

How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
Great amount. If I needed any help or had any queries my manager and team were there.
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?
The company culture is the best one i've seen yet. Not only do internal teams get along but everyone across the organisation are lovely. The atmosphere has been great; whether it is in the office or working from home through meetings/ team calls.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
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 absolutely loved my placement year. I thrilled as a personal in the company and developed many skills I didn't imagine I would. This not only has aided me in being prepared for the post-graduate life, but has also helped me for my final year of studies when I go back to university.
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 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
Be yourself!
Integrity is huge, be honest and responsible.
Ask questions - no question is a bad one.
Gain commercial awareness of the financial services industry and VWFS as a company.
Be ready for challenges and personal growth.
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