Planning Analyst Apprentice Review

by Volkswagen Financial Services

Rating

4/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

Data gathering - Historical and real time. Managing WFM inbox to help support colleagues with schedule changes. Supporting colleagues and team with any new projects or tasks being carried out.

7/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

Improved skills within Excel. Improved confidence.

5/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I went into the programme unsure what to expect. Initially applied for finance as that was where my interest was at. I went into this programme unsure what to expect. The course itself from apprenticeship company has been quite disorganised at the beginning and end.

3/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programme hasn't been structured very well. A lot of unknowns and left in the dark with no true direction unfortunately.

2/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

Employer provides a lot of support when needed and when they can. Unfortunate that a lot of stuff learnt in programme doesn't relate to role - colleagues do not know majority of tools and techniques that are learnt.

7/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

The beginning of the programme and now the very end have felt very rushed and no support. In the middle I had constant communication and meetings with training provider however, now when things are coming to a close it all seems to have faded away.

4/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

Unfortunately in my role I don't think this apprenticeship has benefited me much at all. Everything I do in my role I have learnt purely through work and not the programme. 95% of systems taught are not used in my role or organisation - wasted knowledge and opportunity.

2/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

I have no heard of anything like this going on. Not sure if it is more social organising than work involved.

2/10

9a. Would you recommend Volkswagen Financial Services to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

The company is great. The work can feel rewarding, the people i work with are amazing. The benefits and pay are competitive. Only wish they can move forward and modernise some tools that they use within the business to compete with others.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Volkswagen Financial Services?

Be willing to stand out by putting in the effort. Going out of your way to support others in need is highly recognised. Be open to learn new things each day that might put you under pressure at first but will ultimately improve you professionally.