Student placement HR Review

by BMW Group UK

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.6
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • I had a great and very interesting work experience.

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

    • They were truly like a family, really nice, always helpful and treated me as a member of the team.

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

    • My manager gave me a lot of support, I could always count on help when needed.

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

    • Most of the days I was not too busy.

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

    • I was in charge for a project inwhich the results were very important for the department.

    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 did not really develop degree specific skills, it was a great experience for my business English though.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • It was a very fun and warm atmosphere in the office, always liked working there.

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

    • The placement was organised very well, goals were set up and I alseo had a really good intriduction into my work.

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

    • I could attend some workshops/ tranings within the department which were really interesting.

    4/5
  • 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 would really like to work for them in future.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was a good social scene as there were a lot of othe rstudents doing their placement.

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

    • The area was quite expensive but as the salary was pretty good there was enough for living and sociliasing.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Excellent night life, lots of clubs and bars/ pubs.

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

    • Not that I was aware of,

    1/5
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South West

September 2014

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