Tactical Planning Anaylst Review

by Volkswagen Group UK

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • My placement was thoroughly enjoyable. My job was great, my team was great and the Brand I worked in was very welcoming and supportive

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

    • I was valued by my colleagues. I was able to make constructive inputs that were valued by my team. My team was happy to leave me to make decisions that would impact the network and customers

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

    • I was given a lot of guidance by my manager and I was able to grow as a working professional

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

    • My role has peaks and troughs, so I would have very busy periods, but I would equally have less busy periods

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

    • I was given a surprisingly large amount of responsibility. I was responsible for incentives that had payments worth a total of £3.5 million. I was also able to influence decision making thorough the insight that I produced for my team and for my brand

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • It will help me a lot with my future career as I have gained experience that not only relates to the industry but will also help with any job I have in the future

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere in the office was generally bubbly. There are busy times where the office would be more subdued, but these are offset with Dress Down Friday days, when there is a lot lighter atmosphere

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

    • The set up was good, but as I had a new role, there was a lack of background information for me initially. However, once I had got into my job, I found it good to get involved in different projects and activities

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

    • I was able to do whatever training I wanted to do, meaning that I was in control of what I wanted to learn

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    Healthcare/Dental
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I am looking for further employment within Volkswagen Group

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There is a relatively large intake of new undergrads each year (35/40) so there is a good level of social activities to get involved in over the year

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • The cost of living was good. There are plenty of activities that you can do in MK and there are plenty of bars and restaurants for socialising

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • It was decent. Its not London, but its good for a large town

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • I was part of the Brand football team and there were a lot of other activities available like the theatre available at subsidised rates

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

June 2016

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