Risk management undergraduate Review

by Volkswagen Financial Services

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • Thoroughly enjoyed my placement, with a varied range of projects.

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

    • Was always provided the correct support when needed and trusted with work of high priority.

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

    • Had several courses which helped my development of various systems and personal skills. Team always took the time to help me learn new things about the department.

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

    • First few months I wasn’t as busy as I would have liked, but that was because I didn’t know much about the role. Last half of the placement was very intense but I loved every second!

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

    • Was tasked with important analysis and work during coronavirus.

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

    • Excel skills were incredible useful for university. Other skills like communication, network building, work management will help me more in my future career rather than university.

    5/5

    The Company

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

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

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

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

    • Flexi Time

    Company Car

    Financial Bonus

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • 5/5

    The Culture

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

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

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

    • 1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • 5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Financial Management

September 2020

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