Intern Review

by BMW Group UK

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    2.0

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed my internship at BMW Group. It was easy to get integrated in the team. Everyone was very kind and happy to help.

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

    • I felt really valued which means I got interesting tasks and projects.

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

    • I always had the possiblility to ask if I wasn't sure about a certain topic. I also had the possibility to deep dive into specific topics which were the most interesting ones for me.

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

    • Sometimes I felt like I could do more work.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • The work was very autonomous and I had the opportunity to work individually.

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

    • I have learnt a lot of strategic HR Management, about Employer Branding, Working Time, Grading, Compensation & benefits and diversity which will assist certain subjects at my home university.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere was very confortable and pleasent with open offices, flat hierarchies, there was always the possibility to talk to supervisors easily.

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

    • It was well organised. I also had the opportunity to participate in a workshop in Wales, I have been to Rolls Royce Manufacturing in Goodwood, Mini plant in Oxford. In general the days were very diverse.

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

    • I think for an internship that only takes two and a half months it is untypical. However, I received feedback from my supervisor.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • BMW has an amazing corporate culture. I can really identify myself not only with the products and services which BMW provides but also with the values. I could really imagine to work for BMW later.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, the other interns were very friendly. It was easy to get in touch with them. There was also good team spirit.

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

    • I have to say that working for BMW in Farnborough was great, but the town Farnborough itself is just horrible. There aren't any opportunities to spend quality time in the city as it is really not attractive. Luckily, London is just half an our away by train which compensates it a bit but still the cost of living is quite high in comparison to quality.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • There is nothing to do in Farnborough.

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

    • I don't know I haven't tried to get involved in activities outside of work. However, I think there aren't so many.

    2/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

Human Resources

London

August 2018

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