Systems Officer Review

by BMW Group UK

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • It was very satisfying and overall enjoyable

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

    • Very valued. When I did a good job I was appreciated

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

    • Whilst not forthcoming, when asked manager was very supportive and gave good advice

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

    • Always. As I had a project to work on of my own there was always something to do.

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

    • A project for myself that meant lots of responsibility

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

    • learnt a lot of technical skills and about working in a large multinational

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Friendly and supportive

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

    • Quite an open brief to start with but overal good

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

    • I was given time to develop skills necessary to do the work requried

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I really enjoyed the placement and would consider the right role there

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Did not know any other placement students and not much social scene outside of work

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Oxford is expensive for both going out and living

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

    • Quite a small city but a good mix of things to do

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Yes lots though not necessarily through work

    4/5
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South East

November 2012

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