Product Communications Assistant Review

by BMW Group UK

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • I really enjoyed my work placement- I was given a lot of responsibility and so many opportunities to meet people from all areas of the business, including agency parnters. I had the chance to be behind the scenes on film shoots and also take part in learn @ work courses to build on my interpersonal skills.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • I had such a great team and really felt valued by my colleagues, I was praised and appreciate in the team.

    5/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • Throughout my placement year I was given so much support and guidance by my Managers for both work relate and personal matters. I couldn't have asked for any more.

    5/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • My role is quite full on, there are times when it isn't just a 9-5 job but I prefer it to be this way. I have had a real insight into what working life is like and how I am an integral part of the marketing team.

    5/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • I was given a lot of responsibility, including financial responsibility for our budget. I had to organise logistics for film shoots involving cars that were not yet announced and a lot of my work is highly confidential due to the nature of the automotive industry/car launches.

    5/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • My placement year has given me skills for life that I will adopt and take forward with me into my final year of University and into future life. I took part in various training courses, including Personal Development and Presentation Skills.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • A really nice atmosphere, sometimes quite intense but a good office environment, flexible working and hot desking.

    4/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • Well organised however contract was recieved very late into the process- this has since been reviewed. In general, the placement was well organised and set up with a lot of support from HR and Management.

    5/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • BMW allowed me to complete work experience at Retailers, Agencies and take part in a number of training courses to build on personal development. They invested a lot into me and allowed me to make the most out of my placement year.

    5/5

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

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    3/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • Really appealing future employment prospects with the chance to apply for the 'Speed-Up' graduate program.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    5/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • Relatively reasonable- however, days in London are expensive.

    4/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • Nightlife was good... not as good as Uni though!

    3/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • Lots of opportunities from events to private screenings to sports acitivites

    5/5

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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Automotive Engineering, Marketing

South East

July 2018


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