Marketing & Analysis Specialist Review

I really enjoyed my placement at Volkswagen Group, I was given a huge amount of responsibility and was given the chance to get involved with a variety of different projects. The benefits were great as well, two brand new company cars and the opportunity to go on many exciting events.

My colleagues were very supportive throughout my placement and gave me a lot of praise and recognition for my hard work. I really feel they have valued my contribution to the team and having me around as a colleague. I am very sad to leave my team and they keep saying that they don't know what they will do without me!

At the beginning of the year I was set several objectives, work and personal. This gave me direction throughout the year and we would regularly have catch ups and meetings to discuss progress and any issues that may have arose. I really feel like my manager and I had a very positive relationship where I could speak openly and honestly.

It varied, as my job was quite project focused- sometimes I would be very busy managing several different projects and sometimes I would be focussing on just one. Generally, my workload was what I expected and manageable. Prioritisation is important and is a skill that I think has definitely developed this year.

I was given a great deal of responsibility- my colleagues and management team entrusted me to produce materials and presentations for key stakeholders and with very little guidance. I got the opportunity to do several high level presentations throughout my placement and manage some key projects.

I feel I have definitely improved my verbal communications skills and presenting skills this year which will inevitably aid me during my final year at university. I have also grown my confidence in terms of approaching important people and my excel competency which will benefit me in my future career.

Very positive office to work in.

Fairly organised- HR took a lead at the beginning to make sure everyone was set up on the right systems and knew what they needed to do. However- it is then left to your new team to organise. I was lucky that my team were prepared but more involvement from HR after the first few weeks might have been better.

I was very lucky to have access to many different training courses- excel, PowerPoint, presentation training and even a 'brand you' course to help you stand out. I think these courses will be invaluable to me in the future and feel Volkswagen really invest heavily in their employees, which is of course important for retention.

Very good grad scheme- however only 12 places available so very competitive.

I was very lucky that I got on so well with the other undergraduates in my year- we regularly went on social nights out and I even went on holiday with five other undergrads on a ski trip. My colleagues were also up for social activities- we had an eating out social club who would all go out together and try new restaurants.

Not too bad considering pretty close to London

Not very good- Milton Keynes only has 2 clubs but the bars are nice and you can still have a good night with good people.

Some- going out for drinks and dinner.