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Volkswagen Financial Services

Planning Analyst Review

at Volkswagen Financial Services

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Data Analysis

MK15

Review Submitted: March 2025

Overall Rating

2.6 /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!

2.5/5 - Overview of Role
3/5 - Skills Development
2.2/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
Planning advisors schedules, creating reports, answering emails, setting up meetings
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
1/5
I enjoy the work side of my programme, not so much studying side

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
Excel skills, forecasting skills

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
1/5
very unorganised and confused, not much support given
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
all support needed
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
1/5
sufficient support in the middle of my programme but not much at the start and end
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
2/5
Improved my knowledge in the area but lots of the skills I could not transfer to my daily tasks due to the systems provided.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
2/5
My team has meals/picnics but not many company activities

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Volkswagen Financial Services to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great company and progression
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Volkswagen Financial Services?
Be yourself and be open to developing your skills
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