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Product Marketing Review

at Volkswagen Financial Services

Placement (10 Months+)

Marketing

Milton Keynes

Review Submitted: April 2026

Overall Rating

3.1 /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!

3/5 - Overview of Role
3.5/5 - Skills Development
3/5 - Support and Guidance
3.8/5 - Company Culture
1/5 - Overall Experience
3/5 - Future Career Prospects

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.

I work in the Insurance and Aftersales Service Plan section. My role involves maintaining assets as well as briefing when ever there is a change. I work closely with an external stakeholder called McCann. This is where I check through and creative artwork.

Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?

Yes there was a few opportunities to take responsibility. I was made project lead for project for Rent a Car which is something I don't work in but it was a good opportunity.

Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was

3/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?

I have developed my communication skills as well as my professionalism. I have improved my skill of adaptability as I was finding it really hard at the start of my placement where I had moved to a completely new city, had no friends and a 9-5 job.

How would you rate the training provided during your experience?

2/5

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?

My support was good as I had a 1-2-1 with my manager every week. As well as this the HR lady who deals with undergrads was nice to chat to and felt like I was listened to when I had some worries and anxiety.

How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?

4/5

How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?

2/5

Company Culture

What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?

The company culture was really good. There were some great people I have met. I like that it is very flexible and not a strict dress code. People seem relaxed and like human beings rather than serious and robotic. People have chats and jokes which makes coming in a little easier. I also like how its very mixed ethnicity

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?

3/5

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 think my role was not portrayed as what it actually contains so I think it was a little hard to adjust to after realising that I really don't enjoy my work. I've found it really hard to adjust and come into work motivated this is why I have done a lot of extra curricular activities to keep me motivated and productive.

Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship

1/5

Please rate how your experience met your expectations

1/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Volkswagen Financial Services to a friend?

Yes

What advice would you give to others applying to Volkswagen Financial Services

Go in without expectations and enjoy it as everyone's really nice and supportive. Don't be scared to be yourself as that is what makes the company unique.

Future Career Prospects

Please rate the future employment prospects at Volkswagen Financial Services

3/5

Did you receive an offer to return as a graduate?

No
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