Cybersecurity Apprentice Review
at Volkswagen Financial Services
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Cyber Security
Milton Keynes
Review Submitted: March 2025
Overall Rating
4.6 /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!
4/5
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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:
4/5
I was the cybersecurity apprentice - I monitored the teams mailboxes, handled incidents and triaged vulnerability notifications that were received. I also had several apprenticeship duties - such as producing reports and attending classroom sessions.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy my programme thoroughly, the team and the general atmosphere of the company are both amazing. There is a great emphasis placed on continual development of every employee. The learning provider was filled with friendly and knowledgeable staff.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I developed time management, communication and stakeholder management skills during my time here. I also developed technical skills, including the use of SIEM tools, and general knowledge in the area of cybersecurity.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
The programme had a very clear structure, I received the dates and meeting invites to my classroom sessions in good time before them. I had regular catch up sessions with my skills coach to monitor my progress and discuss any challenges that I was facing
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
My employer was incredibly supportive. My manager helped me with any questions that I had, and during the End Point Assessment process, and throughout the course of my programme, colleagues from wider areas of the business were more than willing to support me.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
The training provider was incredibly supportive for the duration of the programme. They provided me with lots of learning material, and all the staff within the company were incredibly supportive. It really impressed me that they proactively reached out to offer support with my hearing impairment.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Comparing my knowledge and confidence in my abilities when I first started the programme to where they are at the time of writing, I feel it is clear that I have improved in both, though I am aware that there is a lot more for me to learn.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
My employer has a large variety of activities. For example, there is an IT book club, most of the teams also volunteer to contribute to the communities around the business.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Volkswagen Financial Services to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I have thoroughly enjoyed my time with my employer, and they provide many great benefits. I have actually recommended them to one of my friends who shares a similar interest in working in IT.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Volkswagen Financial Services?
I would recommend that any prospects remain positive throughout the recruitment process, it can sometimes feel like it may be going nowhere, but they will hear back. There is no need to be perfect, just be the most authentic version of yourself.
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