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Volkswagen Group UK

People Development Executive Review

at Volkswagen Group UK

Placement (10 Months+)

Business Operations

Milton Keynes

Review Submitted: June 2025

Overall Rating

5 /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
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.
Internal and External reporting, support on projects with my managers, adhoc request. This will be based around delegates in the Network on their training.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Very much so, this is a full time job with my own responsibilities. My work does has a purpose for the business and who be used by internal and external stakeholders
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?
Excel skills, used this everyday and at a high level.
Time Management
Communication
presentations
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 would have a two week handover with the previous undergrad, so they were able to show me everything i would do and support from my managers.
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?
Very good, have lots of supportive network groups to get involved with
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?
Very much so
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
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
Look into what VWGUK stand for and how that aligns with you
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