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Volkswagen Group UK

Corporate Identitiy Executive Review

at Volkswagen Group UK

Placement (10 Months+)

Business Management, Business Operations

Milton Keynes

Review Submitted: June 2024

Overall Rating

4.6 /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
4.3/5 - 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.
Every day will be different in this job role as it is very project based. General tasks will include liaising with both suppliers and the retailer network as well as internal colleagues of all levels including brand network managers and heads of businesses. you will also be responsible for ensuing the trackers are up to date and sent out to the relevant stakeholders. finally you will be responsible for the answering any CI queries in the group CI inbox as well as your personal mailbox.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
I was given lots of responsibility . I have had certain projects that I have been able to lead and make executive decisions on that will continue to benefit the business for a long time. I have led supplier meetings on my own and stepped up to cover my managers role whilst he takes annual leave.
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?
I have been able to develop my communication skills, regularly communicating with both internal and external stakeholders of all levels. I have also been able to have specific projects to lead and manage improving my organisational skills. I have been able to improve my confidence as I have frequently led supplier meetings on my own.
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 have received lots of support and guidance from everyone in my department, especially my manager. There has also been a lot of support from the HR department.
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 has been amazing, it has been an amazing place to work. Everyone is so friendly and welcoming.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
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 have really enjoyed my year this year and would really recommend a placement at Volkswagen. The company really look out for their staff a have given me so many opportunities to develop skills that will be very beneficial in future careers.
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
look into all the roles they offer and pick the one that you will enjoy the most and matches your strengths.
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