Project Management Support Review

by Volkswagen Financial Services

Best Student Employer

Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • VWFS is great environment to work in, everyone is very welcoming and there is so many opportunities to get involved in both work and out of work wise.

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

    • I felt very valued by my colleagues as they are always there if you need any advice and push you to do your best and have trust and faith in you to do so.

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

    • The management at VWFS does not feel hierarchal. My manager always had time for me despite being very busy and her main focus for my year was that I got the most out of it and learnt a lot. This even included me switching to a different team for a few months so I could see if that was a career I would like to pursue.

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

    • As I was in the project management team, work is not number driven it is more deadlines and people driven. So it was either very busy or some days were quieter due to what was going on with the project. However, it was majority of the time busier.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given lots of responsibility ranging from managing workstreams in a project to managing a project with another undergraduate which reported into the director.

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

    • There is lots of self-development training provided throughout the year for the undergrads such as presentation courses. I have also seen a general improvement in my skills and confidence due to VWFS which will help me in my next job.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere is very friendly.

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

    • The placement year is very organised with different training sessions throughout the year and there is always someone available to ask questions to.

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

    • VWFS also paid for me to gain both my Project Management and Business Analysis qualifications in London as well as my travel there. This shows how much they value their undergrads.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Company Car

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • They are not offering the graduate scheme for my year but they offer a chance to interview for the VWG scheme.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • All the placement students were very sociable, we would go on nights out and each lunch together everyday. There was 27 of us in total with a mixture living in MK and some commuting.

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

    • I commuted but socialising cost was average.

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

    • Milton Keynes has an ok night life.

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

    • There was football, other charity events and team events,

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

East Midlands

June 2020

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