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Volkswagen Financial Services

Customer Operations Analyst Review

at Volkswagen Financial Services

Placement (10 Months+)

Customer Service

Milton Keynes

Review Submitted: May 2025

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
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Support and Guidance
5/5 - 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.
My role title is: Customer Operations Analyst
My day-to-day duties consist of:
-Perform ad hoc tasks such as generating calibration reports and developing process trackers to support operational efficiency
-Assist with the maintenance and monitoring of the Quality Assurance (QA) completion tracker
-Distribute QA completion breakdown communications to relevant stakeholders
-Monitor and manage Quality Assurance inboxes to ensure timely and effective query resolution
-Partner with Customer Operations and Insights teams to support the execution of quality and process improvement reviews
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Yes, I would definitely say so. I was given responsibility in many different ways - the major one being the management of different systems that we have in our team. I was responsible for ensuring that everything was up to date, up to standard, and was regularly maintained.
I was also given the responsibility to work proactively and independently identify tasks and opportunities to add value during my placement. I was really happy with this as I was able to identify ways in which our processes could be better.
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 managed to learn and develop many existing and new skills - the skills are as follows:
-Communication: By regularly working with stakeholders inside and outside of my team, I've been able to understand how to speak with them in a way that's clear, concise and effective.
-Teamwork: In my placement, I've been able to greatly understand the importance of teamwork. I've had the opportunity to work in different teams and as a result, I've been able to improve my teamwork skills. I now know how to effectively manage relationships within a team setting.
-Leadership: This was a skill that I was really aiming to improve on when I first started my placement. I've been able to set and conduct meetings and understand how to build confidence in others when it comes to completing projects and tasks.
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
5/5

Support and Guidance

How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
I received a great amount of support and guidance during my placement, which I am really grateful for. I was able to work in a team full of experienced individuals, and everyone was supportive and understanding of the fact that I came from a place of no experience and industry knowledge. Throughout my placement, I was able to receive a great amount of support which consistently gave me confidence and motivation to perform above and beyond expectations.
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 and general atmosphere was very supportive. I noticed it straight away when I started, everyone at VWFS is encouraging and helpful. This was very beneficial to me as I was nervous that my voice wouldn't be appreciated or heard because I was a placement student. However, as my placement progressed, I found that this was the complete opposite. The culture at VWFS is perfect for everyone looking to develop themselves. Weather that be an undergraduate looking to secure a placement, or another individual looking for a full time role.
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?
5/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I have really enjoyed my placement. I've had the opportunity to get involved with a lot of different projects, and I've also been able to learn from a lot of experienced individuals. All in all, it's been a wonderful experience.
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
4/5

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 confident, and be willing to learn. Everyone at the company will support you and be eager to help you. Just don't be afraid to ask questions.
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