Treasury and Structured Finance Undergraduate Review

by Volkswagen Financial Services

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed my year at VWFS UK, it's absolutely flown by and I was given much more responsibility that I expected during a placement year.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I was in a very tight knit team and was treated like a permanent employee rather than a placement student. It really did feel like a family.

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

    • My manager was really invested in my progress and would assist me in seeking out new opportunities, but would also be there if I had any troubles and would always provide support.

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

    • I had critical daily processes that had to be completed every day, beyond those tasks it was up to me to decide how busy I was by however many projects I took on.

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

    • My job was critical to daily business. As an undergraduate this was a lot more responsibility than I expected. I relished the opportunity.

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

    • I am going back to university having completed a variety of both internal and external courses, as well as confidence in my own ability to perform and succeed.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • We worked hard but also had a good laugh whilst doing it. We shared the problems and the successes together.

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

    • Very well organised.

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

    • I was enrolled in many internal courses, I was also encouraged to learn more about the business and experience other departments.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Healthcare/Dental
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • With no graduate scheme set up, there has been no discussion of future employment at VWFS UK unless I came back to a permanent role, of which there are currently no vacancies.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were 18 of us, lots of opportunities to socialise.

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

    • Housing was cheaper than university, socialising and going out was around the same price as university.

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

    • Plenty of bars

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

    • Lots of CSR and sports opportunities

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

May 2017

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