Product Marketing and Strategy Intern Review

by BMW Group UK

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • The location was the only minor drawback but I think this is personal preference. Everything else was extremely enjoyable, particularly for anyone with an interest in the automotive world.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • Everyone in the business was welcoming and keen to understand more about me and my background. Treated like any other employee and felt like a key team member from day one.

    5/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • Could have been more one to one meetings with manager, but I feel like I would have had these if I had wanted them, sometimes it was just a case of not enough hours in the day,

    4/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • Daily tasks as well as ongoing projects in the long term allowed me to plan my time effectively, some dull days but only as any job would have.

    3/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • Gradually I was assigned greater responsibility as the placement continued, as I was able to prove to management that I could deliver and was a dependable individual. Towards the end of the placement I was happy with the amount of responsibility that I had, however, personally I am keen to get stuck into everything possible so I still felt that I could have taken on more.

    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 many transferable skills, both general and job specific that will be invaluable to my future career. Networking has allowed me to gain some good contacts for possible graduate role opportunities. The work ethic is also something that I will apply in my final year studies to make sure that I reach my full potential.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • I was able to build lots of strong working relationships, strengthened by the large social element to the company, not only in my own office but across the whole business, particularly through attending every event possible, with internal and external parties.

    4/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • For a placement that is only now in its fourth year the set up is well organised and there is a defined role for the student with great responsibilities and a great environment to thrive in.

    4/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • I was not required to complete any courses however I still felt valued and invested in in terms of people's time and efforts, as well as on the job raining specific to my role and any other areas in which I wished to develop my skills, for example, SAP use.

    3/5

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

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    Healthcare from home

    Healthcare/Dental

    Travel loan

    4/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • I have been invited to return on the graduate scheme by high level management.

    4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • My colleagues and now friends were always particularly keen to enjoy the social side and there are lots of good places to go whatever your tastes are.

    5/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • Cost of living was high in terms of rent but that was because I was keen to have a nice environment to live in. Other than this living costs were average and drinks/dinner out could be usual or expensive depending on where you went.

    3/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • not so great, but then there are other places close by that are much better!

    2/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • Motorshows, trips abroad to dealerships.

    4/5

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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

September 2014


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