IT Risk and Security Apprentice Review
at Volkswagen Financial Services
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Information Technology
Milton Keynes
Review Submitted: February 2021
Overall Rating
4.8 /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
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.6/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
On a daily basis I will help to review the risks posed to the company and assess their plan to remediation. I also assist with security monitoring practices.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoy my programme greatly, there has been external challenges due to working from home. However, VWFS has continued to make me feel connected to my colleagues and form productive relationships. I am continually encouraged to work to the best of my ability and to take up many opportunities to develop my career.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt many technical security skills and developed them in my day to day practices. Alongside this I have developed my networking, presentation, time management and communication skills.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
The on-the-job element of my apprenticeship has been structured in an efficient and supportive way. Despite learning a new role remotely I am aware o the colleagues I can reach out to for help, this was especially needed in the primary stages. The off-the-job training had a few challenges to begin with regarding administrative problems, these were all resolved quickly to get me back on track.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I have received plenty of support from those in my close team and the wider IT department. The general attitude across the organisation encourages helping others to grow and learn.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
I receive regular meetings with a progress manager as a point of contact to discuss recent projects, lessons and upcoming exams. This has been particularly important to iron out any concerns before they become issues. Often I am in a small class of students for online lessons, this has me to ask the tutor to focus in on topics I am less confident in.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
The online sessions have given me the knowledge I need to contribute effectively to discussions in the workplace and get more involved with decision making.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
Due to the current pandemic this has not been possible. However I have heard of multiple 'pre-covid' social activities that do take place. I look forward to getting involved.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Volkswagen Financial Services to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Due to combination of all my previous answers. I have had a great experience so far and I look forward to where my apprenticeship will take me.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Volkswagen Financial Services?
Be honest about what you do and don't know. You're not supposed to know all of the answers, that's the point of an apprenticeship. It is more about being transparent and showing an interest in learning.
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