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Volkswagen Financial Services

Learning and Development Undergraduate Review

at Volkswagen Financial Services

Placement (10 Months+)

Human Resources

Milton Keynes

Review Submitted: June 2025

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!

4/5 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
4.5/5 - Support and Guidance
4.3/5 - Company Culture
4/5 - 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.
In my role I support a variety of training and development initiatives across the business. My responsibilities include coordinating learning projects and training schedules, acting as the point of contact for external training providers, and ensuring the smooth delivery of sessions. I manage the L&D shared inbox, responding to employee and stakeholder queries in a professional and timely manner. I am also involved in reporting key training figures including attendance and evaluation data to support strategic decisions.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Yes I was given a good level of responsibility. I was trusted to manage key tasks independently which allowed me to become more confident with my work, improve my decision making skills and contribute meaningfully to the team.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
4/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
I developed strong organisational and project coordination skills by managing multiple training initiatives and ensuring their smooth execution. My communication and stakeholder management abilities were improved during my placement as I liaised with external trainers and responded to a high volume of queries in the inbox. I also gained confidence in using excel, and data analysis. I enhanced my attention to detail and time management through the multiple deadlines I had to meet.
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
4/5

Support and Guidance

How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
I received consistent support and guidance from my team, which played a big role in my personal and professional development. I was provided with clear training, regular 1-2-1s, and constructive feedback that helped me understand my responsibilities. My manager and colleagues were always approachable and willing to answer questions, offer advice, or provide help.
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?
4/5

Company Culture

What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
Welcoming, professional and supportive.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
4/5
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?
4/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I thoroughly enjoyed my placement at VWFS. It was a valuable and rewarding experience that allowed me to grow personally and professionally, and understand how to function within a corporate environment.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
4/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
4/5

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
Make the most of all the initiatives across the business.
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