Underwriter Review

by Volkswagen Financial Services

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • I really enjoyed all elements of my placement year, from the personal development I have made to the people I have met.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I have felt like any other member of the team from the first day of arriving in the business and have always felt valued by those around me.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • I have been given endless support from my manager and working so closely with her has helped me to develop a lot on a personal level and a professional level throughout the year

    5/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • When business as usual wasn't so busy, there was always something else to do, someone else to help, not only did this help to keep me busy but also to meet new teams and get involved in new tasks.

    5/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given responsibility from day one and constantly given support to do more.

    5/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Throughout the placement I've been working with my university tutor and manager to help bridge the gap between the work and theories I have learnt in the classroom and what goes on in a business environment.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • The atmosphere in the office was great fun, I work with such a diverse range of people and this helped to make every day different, the hot desking policy aids this greatly.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • There was a lot of freedom to make the job role your own.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • There have been internal training courses, external training courses and online courses. I have completed more training this year than I thought I would have the opportunity to.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Financial Bonus

    Above 25 days holiday
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • They offer a great grad scheme

    4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • It has been fun being surrounded by so many other undergraduates in the business.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • The cost of living and going out can verge on the more expensive side for the area but it was always good fun

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • There were a few clubs, but the people were the best part of the nightlife

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • I have gotten involved with a local sports team and its been great fun meeting new people outside of work

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Banking

South East

June 2018

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