Tactical Planning Analyst Review
at Volkswagen Group UK
Placement (10 Months+)
Business Management
Milton Keynes
Review Submitted: June 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!
3/5
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Overview of Role
3.8/5
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Skills Development
3.5/5
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Support and Guidance
4.8/5
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Company Culture
4.5/5
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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.
My Role was to compare offers that were in the market from all close competitors and give my manager an idea of where we are positioned within the Market (If our offers were competitive enough ect.). I would have monthly reports that would be completed at the start of each month and throughout the year created plenty of additional reports that would be ran daily or weekly. You also deal with the financial side, pricing up campaigns and proposals to the Brand controller for approval.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Yes, there was a strong level of ownership for my task and responsibilities. A lot of freedom and trust when given specific tasks that would be presented/sent to all levels of the business.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
3/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
I have definitely improved my digital skills as coming into this job I had 0 Excel or Office work experience. My interpersonal skills have improved through working with different areas of the business and organising meetings with people I wouldnt normally cross paths with. I developed my presentation skills as there were plenty of occasions where I would be presenting to larger groups then I would have been before. Teamworking was a key part of the placement especially through tasks like our Undergraduate Project
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?
3/5
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
3/5
Support and Guidance
How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
Very little from my university, only 2 calls throughout the whole year and they only spoke to my manager once for 15 minutes. Within the placement a there was a lot of support, was always someone to ask for help to if needed.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
4/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
3/5
Company Culture
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
Vey friendly, they push their cultural statements and ensure your daily tasks and project align with how they want to act. The atmosphere in the office was great, plenty of social opportunities within the business which helps build the connection within your team/Brand
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
5/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
5/5
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 really enjoyed my Placement year. I wasnt too set on doing a placement before I started but stuck with it anyway and I am very glad I did. The experience I have gained in the last year has been so important and I feel will be very beneficial for my final year and career afterwards
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
4/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5
Future Career Prospects
Please rate the future employment prospects at Volkswagen Group UK
5/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Volkswagen Group UK to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Volkswagen Group UK
Make sure you make the most of the opportunities that you get offered. Put yourself forward for all that you can so you make the most of your year. Use the connections that VWG have.
