IT intern Review

by BMW Group UK

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    3.2
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • Many unique challenges of a wide variety. An extremely useful experience. Learned many things I wouldn't have done so at university.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • Included in all team activities and felt like a permanent employee.

    4/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • Colleagues happy to offer support when needed. I had my own unique mentor too which was helpful.

    4/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • Always had something to do. Scope for you to initiate own work/project.

    4/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • A fair amount which gave me the ability to develop my skills and aptitudes.

    4/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • Many things I learned at university I was able to enhance while working on placement and experience new skills too.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • Pleasant and comfortable working environment.

    4/5

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

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • Received some training at the start.

    3/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Healthcare/Dental

    3/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • Limited opportunities it appears in my area of work. Graduate scheme available though.

    3/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • Yes. A weekly intern social was organised on a weekday evening and from there many other social events organised.

    4/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • Very expensive compared to other city's in the UK.

    2/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • Very good. A wide variety of pubs, bars, restaurants and night clubs. A university town so many fellow students about.

    4/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • Yes, many sport clubs and facilities about and available for people to join.

    4/5

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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Business Management, Information Technology, Logistics and Operations

South West

June 2016


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